A Response to McEwen on Hiscock, The Symbol at Your Door

Abstract

The publication of Indra McEwen’s Review of my book, The Symbol at Your Door [2008] is to be welcomed for several reasons. That an exploration of medieval architectural design should be reviewed in a journal of classical philosophy and science suggests an encouraging breadth of interest in the subject and recognizes the interdisciplinary intent of the book. The Journal’s policy to invite authors to respond to reviews acknowledges that critics should be as accountable as the authors and publishers of the work reviewed, a reciprocation which is much needed and long overdue. Of obvious value is the opportunity to discuss matters raised or omitted by critics and the critical methodology used. All this is most welcome.