From Reason Papers vol. 26, Summer 2003, p.5, Ó Aeon J. Skoble

Editorial

Reason Papers was founded in 1974 by Professor Tibor R. Machan, who edited the first twenty-five volumes. A review of the tables of contents of those volumes reveals many of today's best philosophers sowing the seeds of work for which they would later become famous, and showcases some great debates in moral and political philosophy. It was an honor for me to be asked by Professor Machan to contribute a review essay back in 1992, sharing journal space with many of the scholars I looked up to and had been using in my own research. After the completion of volume 25, Fall 2000, Professor Machan decided to focus his energies on other projects, and honored me once again by choosing to turn over the editorship of Reason Papers to me. I appreciate the confidence in my judgement he has shown by this decision, as well as the innumerable other ways in which he has been of help, guidance, and friendship to me over the years. It has taken me some time to get acquainted with the production end of things, and I regret the delay in getting volume 26 prepared, but henceforth Reason Papers resumes regular annual publication. I have also created a web site for the Journal, at http://webhost.bridgew.edu/askoble/RPad.htm

which includes the tables of contents from most past volumes, as well as information on ordering and guidelines for submissions. I would like to thank you the reader for your new or continued interest in Reason Papers, and hope you will overlook any formatting glitches, none of which are the responsibility of any of this issue’s contributors. I hope the Journal continues to flourish.

Aeon J. Skoble

Bridgewater State College

Editor