This new collection of reflections on contemporary philosophy and culture is remarkable for both its synoptic power and its breadth of vision. Rescher writes with clarity, historical wisdom, and thought-provoking insight. A delight to read.

James W. Felt, Santa Clara University

Minding Matter shows Rescher at the top of his form, working out the consequences of his conceptual pragmatism for the central problems of philosophy. Of special interest in this volume are his metaphilosophical reflections on the history of twentieth century philosophy, idealism, analytic philosophy, and American thought. Rescher is masterful in using the techniques of analytic philosophy-explicit and rigorous argument, scrupulous attention to details and distinctions-in examining the scope andlimits of analytic philosophy itself...

Hugh Wilder, The College of Charleston

Minding Matter shows Rescher at the top of his form, working out the consequences of his conceptual pragmatism for the central problems of philosophy. Of special interest in this volume are his metaphilosophical reflections on the history of twentieth century philosophy, idealism, analytic philosophy, and American thought. Rescher is masterful in using the techniques of analytic philosophy-explicit and rigorous argument, scrupulous attention to details and distinctions-in examining the scope and limits of analytic philosophy itself.

Hugh Wilder, The College of Charleston