An Encyclopedia of Philosophy

By G.H.R. Parkinson

* Presents a broad survey of philosophical thought * Each chapter explores, and places in context, a major area of philosophical enquiry - including the theory of meaning and of truth, the theory of knowledge, the philosophies of mathematics, science and metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, moral and political philosophy, aesthetics, and religion * Annotated bibliographies for each chapter and indexes of names and subjects * Glossary of commonly-used philosophical terms * Chronological table of the history of philosophy from 1600 It is a fine achievement and deserves the warmest praise ... Anyone interested in learning what contemporary philosophical debate is about will find this book invaluable ... for a book of this size and quality of content the cover price is modest. Every public library as well as every university, college and school library should have a copy on its shelves.' - Times Higher Education Supplement A stimulating collection.' - Reference Reviews

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415003237
• ISBN13: 9780415003230
• Release Date: March 1988
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 950 Pages
• Weight: 3.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"