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"A single source of clear and understandable definitions of philosophic terms, [particularly in] epistemology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics and the philosophies of religion and politics."--Cover.

"This best-selling dictionary covers all areas of philosophy and contains terms from the related fields of religion, science, and logic. Clear and authoritative definitions make it an essential resource for students and teachers and an ideal introduction for anyone with an interest in philosophy."--Jacket.

"Providing an illuminating and informed introduction to central philosophical issues, concepts and perspectives in the core fields of metaphysics, epistemology and philosophical logic, the Dictionary takes the most common terms and notions and clarifies what they mean to the philosopher and what sort of problems the philosopher finds associated with them." "Thoroughly revised and updated, the bibliographies supply core reading lists, and each entry...

Compilation of quotations from the works of B. Russell, arranged alphabetically to form an index to his writings. Chronological list of works from which selections are taken.

This first-of-its-kind Encyclopedia charts the influence of philosophic ideas that have had the greatest influence on education from ancient Greece to the present. It covers such classical thinkers as Plato, Augustine, Hypatia, Locke, and Rousseau, as well as such recent figures as Montessori, Heidegger, Du Bois, and Dewey. It illuminates time-honored ideas and concepts such as idealism, practical wisdom, scholasticism, tragedy, and truth, as well...

What is education? And who cares? Philosophers from Plato to the modern day seem to have done, although the numerous writings which they have left us on the subject leaves many bewildered. For those who want to find a way through, this book provides an answer, offering a survey that guides the reader through the key terms and concepts and opens up the interest and relevance of the subject for the modern day. Over 150 concepts are described and analysed,...

"With over 450 definitions and articles by an international team of specialists, this comprehensive dictionary covers the thinkers, topics, and technical terms associated with the many intersecting fields known as "continental philosophy." Special care has been taken to explain complex ideas, methods, and figures. Entries strive for clarity and concision, offering helpful definitions and sober, reliable accounts of key concepts. Professionals, students,...