The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy
The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy

Author: Jonathan Rée

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-09-30

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1134331770

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On its first appearance in 1960, the Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy established itself as a classic; this third edition builds on its original strengths but brings it completely up to date. The Concise Encyclopedia offers a lively, readable, comprehensive and authoritative treatment of Western philosophy as a whole, incorporating scintillating articles by many leading philosophical authors. It serves not only as a convenient reference work, but also as an engaging introduction to philosophy.

The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers
The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers

Author: J. O. Urmson

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 0415078830

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This fully revised third edition of this Concise Encyclopedia brings it completely up-to-date. Featuring lively and engaging entries by some of the leading philosophers of our age, it is a readable reference work and engaging introduction.

The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers
The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers

Author: Jonathan Ree

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-08-08

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 1134897790

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On its first appearance in 1960, J.O. Urmson's Concise encyclopedia of Western philosophy and philosophers established itself as a classic. Its contributors included many of the leading philosophers of the English-speaking world: Ryle, Hare, Strawson, Ayer, Dummett, Williams and many others. They wrote with an authority and individuality which made the Encyclopedia into a lively and engaging introduction to philosophy as well as a convenient reference work. For this edition, supervised by Jonathan Rée, the original articles have been revised and updated, and eighty articles by thirty one new authors have been added. The additions take account of recent developments in philosophy, of literary, historical and political issues in philosophy, and of developments in continental thought, including in Marxism, psychoanalysis, phenomenology, existentialism, structuralism, post-structuralism and deconstruction. There is a clear, integral cross-referencing system which allows the reader to identify points of overlap between philosophical traditions and their personalities at a glance.

The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion
The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Author: Gert Woerner

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 1994-05-10

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 0877739803

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With more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are: • Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang • The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation • Basic texts and scriptures • Sects and schools of thought • Mythological figures and events In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.

Just the Arguments
Just the Arguments

Author: Michael Bruce

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-08-24

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 1444344412

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Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop. A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary Translates difficult texts to core arguments Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas’ “Five Ways” to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world

The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy
The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy

Author: Nicholas Bunnin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-01-27

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13: 1405191120

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The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy ???The style is fresh and engaging, and it gives a broad and accurate picture of the western philosophical tradition. It is a pleasure to browse in, even if one is not looking for an answer to a particular question.??? David Pears ???Its entries manage to avoid the obscurities of an exaggerated brevity without stretching themselves out, as if seeking to embody whole miniature essays. In short it presents itself as a model of clarity and clarification.??? Alan Montefiore

The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy

Author: Simon Blackburn

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2005-10-27

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0198610130

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Comprehensive and authoritative, this dictionary provides wide-ranging and lively coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy.