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This week's featured author pages

William James (1842 - 1910) -- nineteenth century American philosopher and psychologist, the son of Henry James

Xenophanes (560 - 470) -- Pre-Socratic philosopher who was critical of traditional theology and epistemology

Anthony Burgess (1917 - 1993) -- novelist and critic, born in Manchester, whose works address social concerns.

Edgar Lee Masters (1868 - 1950) -- Political activist, Lawyer, and Poet.

Edgar R. Burroughs (1875 - 1950) -- science fiction author, remembered best for his Tarzan of the Apes