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This book contains the transcript of an engaging and colorful interview with the late philosopher Max Black. Dr. Black studied mathematics as an undergraduate at Cambridge, where he serendipitously came into contact with several well-known philosophers, such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, and G. E. Moore, among others. One section of the book recounts how Wittgenstein would visit Black's flat once per week for lunch and a chat. Another discusses Black's association with G. E. Moore and provides the reader with a first-hand account of Moore's personality. The full story follows Black's transformation from being a young chess champion and talented math student to becoming a student of mathematics at Cambridge and, eventually, to becoming a professor of philosophy. The time period starts in the early part of the 20th century and covers Black's career from its beginning in the United Kingdom, though his experience of World War II, to his final position as a professor of philosophy at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, USA. This book will entertain anyone interested in 20th century history as well as philosophy.