The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy
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The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy by J Urmson
On its first appearance in 1960, the Concise Encyclopediaof Western Philosophy established itself as a classic; this third edition builds on its original strengths but brings it completely up to date. The Concise Encyclopedia offers a lively, readable, comprehensive and authoritative treatment of Western philosophy as a whole, incorporating scintillating articles by many leading philosophical authors. It serves not only as a convenient reference work, but also as an engaging introduction to philosophy.'Jonathan Rée 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
Jonathan Rée 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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415329248 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415329248 |
| Title | The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy |
| Author | J Urmson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-11-25 |
| Number of pages | 410 |
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