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The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
Ted Honderich
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Description for The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
Hardback. Presents a philosophical reference work. In this edition, an international assembly of 249 philosophers has contributed almost 2,000 entries. It offers discussions of the aspects of philosophy, and of the lives and work of the great philosophers. It is meant as an introduction for general readers and as a guide for students. Editor(s): Honderich, Prof. Ted. Series: Oxford Companions. Num Pages: 1088 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 177 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1710.
Oxford University Press presents a major new edition of the definitive philosophical reference work for readers at all levels. For ten years the original volume has served as a stimulating introduction for general readers and as an indispensable guide for students; its breadth and depth of coverage have ensured that it is also read with pleasure and interest by those working at a higher level in philosophy and related disciplines. A distinguished international assembly of 249 philosophers contributed almost 2,000 entries, and many of these have now been considerably revised and updated; to these are added over 300 brand-new ... Read more
Oxford University Press presents a major new edition of the definitive philosophical reference work for readers at all levels. For ten years the original volume has served as a stimulating introduction for general readers and as an indispensable guide for students; its breadth and depth of coverage have ensured that it is also read with pleasure and interest by those working at a higher level in philosophy and related disciplines. A distinguished international assembly of 249 philosophers contributed almost 2,000 entries, and many of these have now been considerably revised and updated; to these are added over 300 brand-new ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1088
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Series
Oxford Companions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1088
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199264797
SKU
V9780199264797
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About Ted Honderich
Ted Honderich is Emeritus Grote Professor of the Philosophy of Mind and Logic at University College London. He was born in Canada and educated in Toronto and London. His major work is A Theory of Determinism: The Mind, Neuroscience, and Life-Hopes, published by the Clarendon Press in 1988 and subsequently issued in two paperback volumes. He addresses the same subject ... Read more
Reviews for The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
that rarest of things: a philosophical work that is genuinely entertaining ... by far the best - and best value - philosophical reference book on the market.'
Observer
Philosophy students in search of a crisp (or comparatively crisp) summary are certainly spoilt for choice. Lively.
Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Times
A reference work of both great ... Read more
Observer
Philosophy students in search of a crisp (or comparatively crisp) summary are certainly spoilt for choice. Lively.
Nicholas Bagnall, Sunday Times
A reference work of both great ... Read more