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OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY

Blackburn, Simon

OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PHILOSOPHY Simon Blackburn. - 3 - UK Oxford University Press 2008/01/01 - 531 - Oxford quick reference . - Oxford quick reference. .

Over 3,300 entries, including the most recent terms and concepts, and biographical entries for over 400 philosophers
Includes definitions relating to Western, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophical traditions
Contains extra features including key vocabulary, chronologies of philosophical events, and web links
Written by Simon Blackburn, one of the leading philosophers of our time
Wide-ranging coverage of philosophical issues explained in clear, concise language
New to this Edition:
New entries on philosophy of economics, social theory, neuroscience, philosophy of the mind, and moral conceptions
Revised and new content on the causation and the power of Bayesian models of learning, in the light of contemporary work
Key vocabulary tags to indicate more specialist terms, and important terms to know

"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. New entries on philosophy of economics, social theory, neuroscience, philosophy of the mind, and moral conceptions, bring this authoritative third edition up to date. 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"--

9780198735304 (pbk.) 0198735308 (pbk.)

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