Letter From the Editors

In this second volume of Anamnesis, the journal continues discovering itself. Our first issue left us feeling both proud and ambitious. We had projected a strong voice; the task was to make it more articulate. In our eyes, the philosophy in this volume does just that. Following our mission statement, the work is rigorous but lively, elaborate but accessible. We present two vibrant essays from Amanda Pinto and Courtney Timmons, along with an interview with Colorado College Philosophy professor John Riker.

This volume also witnesses the departure of Bowen Malcom and Willow Mindich, two of our founding editors. The remaining two founders, Tess Gruenberg and Tom Roberts, were joined by Corey Baron and Nathan Davis. In addition to the four Editors-in-Chief, 13 students contributed to the journal by critiquing papers as part of the Editorial Review Board.

This year, we received 21 submissions from students at Amherst College, Appalachian State University, Boston College, Brandies University, Grove City College, Loyola University New Orleans, Princeton University, Rutgers University, University of Arkansas Fort Smith, University of Nebraska, University of Victoria, and University of Virginia. After three blind review cycles, the first stage of which guaranteed that every single essay was read at least twice, we ultimately decided to publish two of the 21 submissions. Thank you to all of our submitters; we look forward to seeing more of your work.

We hope you enjoy.

-Tess Gruenberg, Thomas Roberts, Corey Baron, and Nathan Davis