London ; New York : Routledge, 2000. First Edition. Softcover. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 1030 pages, 24.5 cm. Contents; Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- List of entries and contributors -- A - K -- L - Z -- Index. Subjects; Philosophy ; Encyclopedias. Encyclopedias and dictionaries. Concise encyclopedias.

Synopsis

The most complete and up-to-date philosophy reference for a new generation, with entries ranging from Abstract Objects to Wisdom, Socrates to Jean-Paul Sartre, Ancient Egyptian Philosophy to Yoruba Epistemology.The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy includes:* More than 2000 alphabetically arranged, accessible entries* Contributions from more than 1200 of the world's leading thinkers* Comprehensive coverage of the classic philosophical themes, such as Plato, Arguments for the Existence of God and Metaphysics* Up-to-date coverage of contemporary philosophers, ideas, schools and recent developments, including Jacques Derrida, Poststructuralism and Ecological Philosophy* Unrivalled international and multicultural scope with entries such as Modern Islamic Philosophy, Marxist Thought in Latin America and Chinese Buddhist Thought* An exhaustive index for ease of use* Extensive cross-referencing* Suggestions for further reading at the end of each entryHailed as 'monumental', 'impressive', and 'the most wide-ranging encyclopedia of philosophy ever published in English', the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy set a new standard in the field upon its publication. Winner of numerous awards, including Editor's Choice from Booklist, Outstanding Reference Source from the American Library Association and Best in Reference from Library Journal, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy is destined to become the definitive reference for generations to come.Now, the extraordinary scholarship of this acclaimed 10-volume work is available in one affordable book.The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy brings together more than 2000 entries - thematic and biographical - from the original work in a shortened, accessible format. Extensively cross-referenced and indexed so readers can easily find information ranging from Heraclitus to Chinese Marxism to Egyptian cosmology, the Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides succinct, expert treatments of philosophies from all over the world, including India, Africa and Latin America, as well as Chinese, Arabic and Jewish philosophy. Medieval philosophy, philosophies of science, gender, postmodernism, and many, many more key concepts are covered by some of the most renowned thinkers of our time, including Kwame Anthony Appiah, Roderick Chisholm, Fred Dretske, Joel Feinberg, Sandra Harding, Martha Nussbaum, Richard Popkin, Richard Rorty, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Stephen Stich, Patrick Suppes and Bernard Williams. A quintessential reference that provides hours of browsing enjoyment as well as a serious guide into the world of philosophy, the Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy will delight armchair philosophers and professionals alike.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: MW Books Ltd. (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 406208
Title: Concise Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy
Author: Routledge
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0415223644
ISBN 13: 9780415223645
Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2000

Terms of Sale

MW Books Ltd.

Returns accepted within 10 days of receipt if you are unsatisfied with either our description of, or the book itself.

About the Seller

MW Books Ltd.

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2005

Galway

Ask Seller a Question

About MW Books Ltd.

MW Books is an academic and antiquarian bookshop with a large stock in core areas such as Early Travel & Exploration, Nineteenth Century Literature, Early Political Economy, Labour and Social History, and Asian and Colonial History. Please don't hesitate to contact us with your questions or comments regarding any item listed.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
New: A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.