“Although Josiah Royce was one of the towering figures of American pragmatism, his thought is often considered in the wake of his more famous peers. This book brings a fresh perspective to Royce's ideas and clarifies his individual philosophical vision.”

“Makes Royce attractive, interesting, and helpful to newcomers to philosophy and to those interested in healing America's wounds.”
 — Frank Oppenheim, Xavier University

“Kegley's previous work on Royce has bequeathed confidence in her knowledge, her clarity and directness of presentation, and her overall philosophical sophistication.”
 — John McDermott, Texas A&M University

“Highly recommended.June 2009”
 — Choice

“. . . this book is the best introduction to Royce's thought written in over two decades.Vol. 4.2 2009”
 — Dwayne A. Tunstall, Grand Valley State University

“. . . Josiah Royce in Focus should be read by all interested in Royce. Newcomers will be treated to a thorough and exciting introduction to Royce, while those already acquainted will be led to engage Royce's thought in novel ways.Vol. 36.1 Spring 2009”
 — Mathew A. Foust, University of Oregon

“[The author's] present book confirms that she is one of top scholars on Royce. . . .she introduces Royce to those who do not know him as yet and, simultaneously, stimulates those who are already familiar with Royce to re-think his output and look at it afresh, that is from the perspective of new times and new challengesVol. 2.1 2010”
 — Krzysztof Piotr Skowroński , Opole University, Poland

“Kegley's study is a meticulously researched, comprehensive account of both Royce's life and his work. . . . Josiah Royce in Focus excels at placing his philosophical thought within the context of more current trends, problems, and urgent issues in the behavioral and social sciences and in the arena of public affairs. October, 2010”
 — Dialogue

“I find Kegley's book excellent in many ways. It will serve undergraduates and graduates well in their courses on the history of American philsophy or in seminars on Royce.March 2011”
 — International Philosophical Quarterly