Prof John E SmithJohn E. Smith (1921-2009) taught at Yale for nearly forty years. Among his many publications are Reason and God, The Spirit of American Philosophy, Themes in American Philosophy, Royce's Social Infinite, and Quai-Religions: Hinduism, Marxism, Nationalism. He was a major contributor to contemporary philosophy, and several books have been written about his life and works. Read More Read Less