"R. T. Allen" is editor of "Appraisal" and is best known for his work in philosophy, particularly dealing with the nature, status, and destiny of the person. He is the author of numerous books, including "Beyond Liberalism: A Study of the Political Thought of F. A. Hayek and Michael Polanyi", "The Structure of Value", and "Transcendence and Immanence in the Philosophy of Michael Polanyi and Christian Theism".