ISBN The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy 544 pages English

This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading 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 400 biographies of famous and influential philosophers in-depth analysis of philosophical terms and concepts and a chronology of philosophical events stretching from 10000 BC to the present day. New entries on philosophy of economics social theory neuroscience philosophy of the mind and moral conceptions bring the third edition of this dictionary fully up to date. Fully cross-referenced and containing over 3300 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.