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1st Edition

The Shorter Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Edited By Edward Craig Copyright 2005
1104 Pages
by Routledge

1104 Pages
by Routledge
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The Shorter REP presents the very best of the acclaimed ten volume Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy in a single volume. It makes a selection of the most important entries available for the first time and covers all you need to know about philosophy, from Aristotle to Wittgenstein and animals and ethics to scientific method. Comprising over 900 entries and covering the major philosophers... Read more
Introduction, List of entries and contributors, Entries A–Z

Biography

Edward Craig was formerly Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge University. He has held visiting appointments at the Universities of Hamburg, Heidelberg and Melbourne. His publications include The Mind of God and the Works of Man (OUP, 1987), Knowledge and the State of Nature (OUP, 1990) and Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2002). He is General Editor of the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

'A remarkable achievement, building on the monumental Routledge Encyclopedia
of Philosophy, but carefully and intelligently distilling it for all students of philosophy. An invaluable resource.' - Simon Blackburn, author of Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy

' ... deserves a proud place on the bookshelf of any philosophy lover.' - New Humanist

'Whether you read philosophy as an amateur or a professional, you will find [this book] invaluable.' - The Catholic Herald

'...the best guide on philosophy available for lay readers ...recommended for public libraries' Library Journal

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