A Dictionary of Philosophy (Hardcover)

~ Anthony Flew (Author)

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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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

What is logic? What were the most significant contributions of Kant, Plato and Descartes? What is the concept of yin and yang? The personalities, terminology, and definitions of philosophers and philosophical schools of thought are presented clearly in this unique A-to-Z reference guide.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy; 2 Sub edition (September 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517204193
• ISBN-13: 978-0517204191
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,261,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 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.

15 of 17 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

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 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.