The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Thomas Mautner
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:688
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenrePhilosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780141018409
ClassificationsDewey:103
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 28 July 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Thomas Mautner is Visiting Fellow in the School of Humanities at the Australian National University, He has published papers in academic journals and has lectured widely on 17th and 18th century philosophy, moral and political thought and national rights.