While the first 70 pages of this volume are devoted to Davidson's (philosophy, University of California, Berkeley) intellectual autobiography, the bulk of the text comprises 31 essays on his philosophy and Davidson's own replies to his critics. Represented here is the work of some of the most prestigious writers in the field, including Nagel, Quine, Smart, and Rorty. The dialogue between Davidson and his colleagues touches on nearly every aspect of his work, including the nature of knowledge, the relationship between rationality and action, the role of interpretation, and semantics. Hahn is affiliated with Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)