The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy, 9780141018409
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Unlock philosophy’s complex concepts with clear, concise definitions and thinkers.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy

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    688 pages

  • Release Date

    23 November 2005

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Summary

Unlocking the World of Thought: A Comprehensive Guide to Philosophy

Fully-revised edition, with expanded coverage of contemporary philosophy.

‘A definitive work…explains clearly and succinctly concepts and theories at the heart of European and American philosophy.’ - Brenda Almond

What do philosophers mean by ‘absolute’ and ‘akrasia’? What are ‘Polish notation’ and ‘prime matter’? What contributions to human thought were made by Plato, Machiavelli, Kant and Derrida? …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780141018409
ISBN-10:0141018402
Series:Penguin Reference
Author:Thomas Mautner
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:688
Edition:2nd
Release Date:23 November 2005
Weight:468g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 29mm
About The Author

Thomas Mautner

Thomas Mautner is Visiting Fellow in the School of Humanities at the Australian National University. He has published papers in academic journals and has lectured widely on 17th and 18th century philosophy, moral and political thought and national rights.

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