None of the essays printed in this volume were read at the symposium. They nevertheless clearly reveal not only the scope but also the high degree Of interlocking support and intellectual integration in the proceedings. The various papers had been prepared for advance distribution among the partici pants, each of whom introduced his subject brie?y to the group, whose members then engaged in lengthy and lively round-table discussion. Notes on the points debated were kept, then read, amended, and approved at the close Of each session. Finally, these notes were amalgamated into a general sum mary report of the entire proceedings, prepared by Professor Arthur Kemp Of Claremont Men's College, who was Director of the Symposium and in that capacity responsible for its excellent arrangements. The writer of this Introduction served as chairman and was chosen as coordinating editor of this resultant volume. Professor Helmut Schoeck voluntarily con tributed both time and talent to compilation of the Index.