The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy.

Audi, R.C.

ISBN 10: 052148328X / ISBN 13: 9780521483285

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1997 reprint of 1995 first edition, 1997

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Laminated illustrated wrappers with flaps, 8vo, xxviii, 882 pp. From the blurb - "This is the most comprehensive ond authoritative one-volume dictionary of philosophy available in English. It is over 900 pages long, contains 4,000 entries and cross-references, and has been written by an international team of over 380 specialists in all areas of philosophy. It presents, in an accessible manner, the most up-to-date survey of philosophyyet produced by a community of professional philosophers. This indispensable one-volume dictionary offers:* The most comprehensive entries on major philosophers; *The most thorough examination of lesser-known figures; *Extensive, up-to-date surveys of all the subdisciplines of philosophy (ethics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, metaphysics, and logic); *More entries on non-Western philosophy. There are large-scale surveys of African, Arabic, Islamic, Japanese, Jewish, Korean, and Latin American philosophy, plus hundreds of entries on individual philosophers; *More entries on related subjects (cognitive science, linguistics, theology, law,history of science, and literature); * A detailed system of cross-referencing that allows readers to relate and pursue ideas in depth; * An appendix explaining special symbols used in logic.". Minor marks to wrappers, othewise Near Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1997 reprint of 1995 first edition
• Publication Date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 052148328X
• ISBN 13: 9780521483285
• Binding: Soft cover
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Synopsis

This is the most authoritative and comprehensive one-volume dictionary of philosophy available in English. It contains over 4,000 entries, which range in length from 100 to 4,000 words. The Dictionary has been written by an international team of over 350 experts, so, rather than offering the limited perspective of a single writer, it distils the collective knowledge of the professional community of philosophers in an accessible manner.The Cambridge Dictionary clearly and concisely defines both technical terms and crucial concepts, and will promote the understanding of philosophy on all levels and across all fields. It includes substantial explanatory articles on all major philosophers as well as hundreds of minor figures. There are expansive, up-to-date overviews of all the important sub-disciplines such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind and logic. No other reference work on philosophy contains so many entries on related subjects such as cognitive science, linguistics, theology, law, history of science and literature.

Review

'... a beguiling editorial thoroughness, concision and clarity of presentation are the hallmarks of this distinguished volume ... will prove its usefulness over the years to come.' Edward Neill, Times Education Supplement

' ... wonderful cross-referencing which makes the volume so addictive as the reader pursues his or her own 'figure in the carpet'. Edward Neill, Times Education Supplement

'This is easily the best one-volume reference tool on philosophy that I have seen.' Graham Nerlich, Australasian Journal of Philosophy

'... the next reference work in philosophy that every library should own is The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy ... highly recommended for all libraries.' Philosophy and Religion

'Robert Audi has undoubtedly produced the most comprehensive single-volume dictionary of philosophy - ever. It would make a fine addition to any philosophy student's library.' Rory Fox, The Heythop Journal