Both expectations and memories are more than mere images founded on previous experience.

He was the first Jewish fellow of an Oxbridge college. 428

His task as in any metaphysical theory was to account for every aspect of existing reality in the simplest and most economical basis. Alexander was a contemporary of Alfred North Whitehead whom he influenced and mentored others who went on to become major figures in 20th century British philosophy.

He was the first Jewish fellow of an Oxbridge college.