A Dictionary of Philosophy (Paperback)

~ Antony Flew (Editor), Stephen Priest (Editor)

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This major new edition pays particular attention to continental philosophy as well as updating and expanding Professor Flew's coverage of the more traditional aspects of the subject.

Product Description

Comprehensive and up-to-date, this new edition of A Dictionary of Philosophy spans 2500 years of philosophical thought, and offers an invaluable reference to the student of philosophy and the general reader alike. Extensive coverage of modern as well as historical fields, encompassing personalities, terminology and vocabulary. Extends from the classical thinkers, through Aquinas, Descartes, Spinoza and Kant to Russell, Wittgenstein, Husserl, Baudrillard and Derrida. Entries by leading figures in their field on environmental ethics, the philosophy of economics, externalism, the concept of God, practical reason and virtue ethics, among many others.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan UK; 3rd edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330487302
• ISBN-13: 978-0330487306
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,682,488 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most impressive piece of work. I highly recommend it, November 4, 2000

By	Evan Nickolas Pitts (Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dictionary of Philosophy: Revised Second Edition (Paperback)

I have just logged in 30 hours of studying this book, and it has given me, a philosopher by hobby, an unprecedented level of insight into the extremely challenging but highly rewarding study of philosophy. This book is well organized, and impressively written. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about philosophy.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "I'll give it two thumbs up!", July 6, 2001

By	Kathleen A Zarrella (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dictionary of Philosophy (Hardcover)

As a beginner in studying philosophy I found this book of great value and the price is fantastic too! I've seen other Philosophy Dictionairies but they failed in comparison to Antony Flew's version "A Dictionary of Philosophy" You will find yourself searching for one thing and before you know it you're off on a dozen different delightfully written tangents. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this book for any friends or family members who are interested in philosophy. It IS worth the read and I do NOT say this that often when it comes to books. *wink*

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real bargain, May 28, 2000

By	Sunil Govinnage (PERTH Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Dictionary of Philosophy (Hardcover)

This 400 page dictionary is a real bargain. The editor Antony Flew has done a great service for philosophy lovers. A bible for philosophy students.

Flew is one of the best known specialists of linguistic philosophy. In this carefully researched work he assists readers to clarify meanings and understand known and well known terms and issues on philosophy.