But though cognition is not an element of mental action, nor even in any real sense of the word an aspect of it, the distinction of cognition and conation has if properly defined a definite value.

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.