In contrast to Harold Bloom's study of literary genius in Genius (2002), this volume explores the creative mind via autobiographical statements with brief introductions and minor editing of philosophers of the past century: Russell, Einstein, Buber, Radhakrishnan, Gadamer, Sartre, and Ayer. Includes photos, an introduction by A.C. Danto (emeritus, philosophy, Columbia U.), and a brief bibliographical essay, but no biosketch of the editor. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)