The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy (Penguin Reference)

by Thomas Mautner (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.25

  What do philosophers mean by absolute and akrasia? What are Polish notations and prime matter? Is there any link between the gambler's fallacy and the uncertainty principle, or the barber paradox and Ockham's razor? These questions and many more are answered in this illuminating dictionary. Stimulating and authoritative, The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy is the ideal reference for students or teachers of the subject, and for anyone with an interest in philosophy.

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $17.02

  '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? These questions and many more are answered by this illuminating dictionary, which draws on contributions from over 100 leading philosophers.