Oxford University Press OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY 2nd Edition Revised

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Publikace: OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY 2nd Edition Revised (Oxford Paperback Reference) - BLACKBURN, S.. This best-selling dictionary is written by one of the most famous philosophers of our time, and it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. With clear and concise definitions, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions, but also themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy. Entries include over 500 biographies of famous and influential philosophers, in-depth analysis of philosophical terms and concepts, and a chronology of philosophical events stretching from 10,000 BC to the present day. The first edition of this dictionary became a market-leader and a standard work of reference, selling over 100,000 copies. Now the author, Professor Simon Blackburn, has revised it to include web links which provide up-to-date and valuable extra information via the Dictionary of Philosophy companion website. Fully cross-referenced and containing over 3,000 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, and it is an indispensable work of reference for students and teachers. Publikace: OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY 2nd Edition Revised (Oxford Paperback Reference) - BLACKBURN, S.. Tento velmi úspěšný slovník napsal jeden z nejslavnějších filozofů naší doby a je široce uznáván jako nejlepší slovník svého druhu. Slovník pokrývá všechny aspekty filozofie od Aristotela po Zenóna a obsahuje přes 3000 hesel nejen ze západní filozofie, ale i témata z čínské, indické, islámské a židovské filozofie. Dále je zde uvedeno více než 500 životopisů slavných a vlivných filosofů, hloubkové analýzy filozofických pojmů a koncepcí, chronologie událostí od roku 10.000 př. nl až do současnosti. YA-A wondrous study of the concepts that structure our thinking. The 25,000 entries include the traditional ancient Eastern and Western philosophers, statesmen, and theologians as well as the modern influences in literary, social, political, math, and scientific movements. From Plato to Turing, this dictionary explains the ideas in language that students can understand and enjoy. Each definition explores the origin, current thought, and philosophers most associated with the concept. Cross-refere Number of pages: 432