The Encyclopedia of Philosophy (8 Volumes in 4) [Hardcover]

Paul Edwards (Editor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 4300 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 1ST edition (1967)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028949501
• ISBN-13: 978-0028949505
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #732,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scholar's Treasure, January 20, 2006

By 

azonebooks (OH, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Philosophy (8 Volumes in 4) (Hardcover)

This is the highest achievement of 20th century philosophy: Over 4,200 pages, over 1500 contributors. Originally published in 8 volumes in 1967, it was later issued in a 1972 reprint edition, complete but in a reduced format. The 8 volumes of the original were reduced to 4 books (2 vols in each), slightly smaller format, smaller print, on thinner but durable paper.
CAUTION: Take care in ordering. Sellers sometimes offer one or two volumes of the multi-volume set.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scholar's Treasure, January 20, 2006

By 

azonebooks (OH, USA) - See all my reviews

Originally published in 8 volumes in 1967, this is the highest achievement of 20th century philosophy: Over 4,200 pages, over 1500 contributors. It was later issued in a 1972 reprint edition, complete but in a reduced format. The 8 volumes of the original were reduced to 4 books (2 vols in each), slightly smaller format, smaller print, on thinner but durable paper.
CAUTION: Take care in ordering. Sellers sometimes offer one or two volumes of the multi-volume set.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Hobo Philosopher, October 2, 2007

By 

Richard E. Noble (Florida Panhandle) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

My goodness, I see here that you can buy this complete set in hard cover for about $30. If you have a serious interest in Philosophy, this is for FREE man! I have the 8 volume set combined into 6 books. I use it constantly. I always go to it first. I considered it the educated, authoritative, professional opinion on whatever. Then I go searching for critics and reactionaries.
I would think that this set would be selling for hundreds of dollars not tens of dollars. Snatch this one up!

Books written by Richard Noble - The Hobo Philosopher:
"Hobo-ing America: A Workingman's Tour of the U.S.A.."
"A Summer with Charlie"
"A Little Something: Poetry and Prose"
"Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother"