On the occasion of bis sixtieth birthday, we dedicate this volume to Jan Wo- leriski-s-our teacher, our colleague, our friend. Both of us are particularly indebted to Jan not only with regards to profes- sional matters, but some private ones as well. Hence, we hope that he forgives us an occasional lapse into fondness and affection. That said, may the list of bis personalmerits remain shrouded in mystery; rather than unveil them, we open here by appraising Jan's presence from a broader perspective. Tonote that Jan was not always a part of our lives would not evoke surprise. However, to...

On the occasion of bis sixtieth birthday, we dedicate this volume to Jan Wo leriski-s-our teacher, our colleague, our friend. Both of us are particularly indebted to Jan not only with regards to profes sional matters, but some private ones as well. Hence, we hope that he forgives us an occasional lapse into fondness and affection. That said, may the list of bis personalmerits remain shrouded in mystery; rather than unveil them, we open here by appraising Jan's presence from a broader perspective. Tonote that Jan was not always a part of our lives would not evoke surprise. However, to imagine...

This book contains plenary and invited papers presented at the 6th European Congress of Analytical Philosophy, held in Krakow in August 2008, as well as selected contributions delivered during the course of special workshops. The papers cover a wide gamut of topics ranging from History of Philosophy to Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mind, Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, and Epistemology.