and remain, according to the terms of the subsidy, an absolutely free organ, national and international, of general Philosophy. An equal hearing will be given to both sides of every unsettled question. Too much light cannot be thrown on obscure subjects, provided only it be "dry" light. Writers alone will be responsible for their articles, which in all cases will be signed. The periodical itself will maintain the same objectivity of judgment as a journal of Mathematics or Philology.
The character and methods of a new periodical will, after all, be most fully revealed by the contents of its successive issues. The first number of The Philosophical Review, which is to be a bimensal publication, is herewith presented to the public. As the quest of philosophic truth, to which it is dedicated, has been despairingly compared to sailing blindly over a stormy and boundless ocean, we may auspicate the new venture by reflecting that the date of its origin coincides with the quadri-centennial anniversary of the triumphant voyage of Columbus. But our hope of success is not without a more solid foundation. The co-operation of most of the foremost philosophical teachers and writers of America and of many of those of Great Britain and the European Continent has already been secured; and others, it is expected, will soon be added to the list. But universality is a note of the Review. In conclusion, therefore, contributions are invited from all philosophical experts, and support solicited from all who are interested in Philosophy.
