Deep appreciation is extended to the authors of this study, members of the Department of Philosophy of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, whose generous effort and rich wisdom realized this history of the philosophy of their region which this volume reflects.

Appreciation is extended as well to Linda Perez, Nancy Graham, Robert Albers, Carol Dupré, Hu Ye Ping and Deborah Robertson for their work in preparing and correcting the manuscript, and to the James A. McLeans for their continued support in the realization of this project.