Fifty Major Philosophers: A Reference Guide

DIANE COLLINSON

ISBN 10: 0709934661 / ISBN 13: 9780709934660

Published by CROOM HELM, 1987

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Synopsis:

The history of Western philosophy spans over two thousand years, but most of the running has been made by a surprisingly small number of thinkers. It has been said that all Western philosophy is a series of footnotes to Plato, but this book takes a more accommodating view in selecting the fifty figures who have made the largest contributions to the development of our reflection upon the world and ourselves. Ranging from Plato to Wittgenstein, the thinkers treated include Aristotle, medieval philosophers and modern philosophers from Descartes and Locke to the continental schools. The book is designed as a reference tool and lists of the writers' works are included, along with guides to further reading.

Review: ." . . a useful reference tool for general readers in the public, and students in the academic library."-School of Librarianship and Information Studies "A reference tool for students and writers, provides brief bibliographical data on the philosophers from Plato to Wittgenstein, and more.."-"Philosophy and Science No. 7

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fifty Major Philosophers: A Reference Guide
Publisher: CROOM HELM
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good