Many books have appeared about Stein's (1891-1942) spirituality, especially after she was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, but Calcagno (philosophy, U. of Scranton) focuses on her philosophical ideas and their place in the broader context of the profession. He discusses her treatment of such issues as the nature of being, the relationship between the individual and the community, the essence of woman, the ontic structure of the state, and the constitution of the human person. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)