"[...] the two essays with which the anthology opens (by Nicol and White) are important markers in the current state of Murdoch studies. Their inclusion makes a noteworthy contribution to contemporary Murdoch scholarship and suggests this volume as essential reading for new students of Murdoch seeking to understand her place in current intellectual and literary debate. The volume adds to established areas of research and also points to relatively new terrain; Murdoch's interest in Buddhism and Indian literature, her influence on other writers and theoreticians and her literary relationships with contemporaries represent just a few of the many rich and exciting areas awaiting scholarly attention." -- The Iris Murdoch Review, 3/2011