Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers - Softcover

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9780044453420: Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0044453426 ISBN 13: 9780044453420

Publisher: Routledge, 1990

A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout:\nThis concise work features a large collection of essays on philosophers who have had a lasting impact on Western thought. The volume has been designed primarily as a reference text for undergraduate and postgraduate philosophy students, and non-specialist readers. The encyclopedia has been revised and updated to include 80 new articles. Some of the additions concern developments in philosophy over the past 30 years, while others take account of new ideas about old topics. Further articles deal with political or literary aspects of philosophy, psychoanalysis, Marxism and traditions in European continental philosophy.

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About the Author:

Jonathan R�e is a freelance historian, journalist and philosopher. His books include Descartes, Philosophy and its Past, Proletarian Philosophers, Philosophical Tales, Heidegger, and I See a Voice.

J.O. Urmson was Emeritus Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Review:

'Jonathan R�e has gathered some fine specimens from the rich continental tradition in philosophy ... the breadth of new entries show a welcome recognition of the interdisciplinary character of philosophy ... impressive gallery of contributors.' - The Weekend Australian

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