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The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy Simon Blackburn (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, New College of the Humanities)

The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy By Simon Blackburn (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, New College of the Humanities)

Summary

This dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it includes over 3,300 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, as well as students and teachers.

The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy Summary

The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy by Simon Blackburn (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, New College of the Humanities)

This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear and concise definitions, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy. Entries include over 400 biographies of famous and influential philosophers, in-depth analysis of philosophical terms and concepts, and a chronology of philosophical events stretching from 10,000 BC to the present day. New entries on philosophy of economics, social theory, neuroscience, philosophy of the mind, and moral conceptions bring the third edition of this dictionary fully up to date. Fully cross-referenced and containing over 3,300 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, and it is an indispensable work of reference for students and teachers.

The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy Reviews

Every student in philosophy should have this, as well as anyone interested in philosophy. * Michel Petheram, Reference Reviews *
Review from previous edition
an excellent source book * Times Higher Education Supplement *
the most comprehensive dictionary of philosophy in English * Times Literary Supplement *
A very useful and handy dictionary with clearly written notices, which focus on the essential aspects. It should belong to the bookshelf of any student or scientist interested in the impact of philosophical questions. I shall recommend it for the part of my course devoted to the nature of science. * Bernard Leyh, University of LiAge *

About Simon Blackburn (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, New College of the Humanities)

Simon Blackburn is one of the UK's leading twenty-first century philosophers. He retired as professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge in 2011 and is now Collegial Professor at the New College of the Humanities. He remains a distinguished research professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. He was previously a Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford and has taught full-time at the University of North Carolina as an Edna J. Koury Professor.

Table of Contents

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; THE OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY; APPENDIX 1: LOGICAL SYMBOLS; APPENDIX 2: KEY INTRODUCTORY TERMS; APPENDIX 3: SPECIALIST TERMS; CHRONOLOGY

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GOR008574461
9780198735304
0198735308
The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy by Simon Blackburn (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, New College of the Humanities)
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Paperback
Oxford University Press
20160225
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