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Fifty Major Philosophers
Contributor(s): Plant, Kathryn (Editor), Collinson, Diane (Editor)
ISBN: 0415346096     ISBN-13: 9780415346092
Publisher: Routledge
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2006
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A comprehensive update of the best-selling first edition, this revitalized new text presents readers with a series of clear, well-written entries focusing on fifty of the most influential philosophers from the last two thousand years.
Chosen to present the traditional mainstream of European philosophy, the text also provides a critical survey that meets the needs of readers seeking a broad basic understanding as well as a foundation for further philosophical enquiry.
Encompassing a wide range of ancient, medieval and modern philosophers, features of the second edition include:
* new entries on Dewey, Collingwood, Popper, Quine, Merleau-Ponty, Ayer and Rawls
* a thorough revision of existing entries
* a complete update of the further reading section
* an expanded glossary

* the addition of an alphabetical table of contents and an index for ease of use.
Authoritative and highly readable, this book is a vital reference tool for all those wishing to improve their understanding of some of the worlds most fascinating intellectual figures.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Philosophy
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2005026188
Series: Routledge Key Guides
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.56" W x 8.46" (0.73 lbs) 304 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

A comprehensive update of the best-selling first edition, this revitalized new text presents readers with a series of clear, well-written entries focusing on fifty of the most influential philosophers from the last two thousand years.

Chosen to present the traditional mainstream of European philosophy, the text also provides a critical survey that meets the needs of readers seeking a broad basic understanding as well as a foundation for further philosophical enquiry.

Encompassing a wide range of ancient, medieval and modern philosophers, features of the second edition include:

  • new entries on Dewey, Collingwood, Popper, Quine, Merleau-Ponty, Ayer and Rawls
  • a thorough revision of existing entries
  • a complete update of the further reading section
  • an expanded glossary
  • the addition of an alphabetical table of contents and an index for ease of use.

Authoritative and highly readable, this book is a vital reference tool for all those wishing to improve their understanding of some of the world's most fascinating intellectual figures.