The Philosopher's Dictionary - Third Edition

Download or read book The Philosopher's Dictionary - Third Edition written by Robert M. Martin and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2002-05-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central aim of The Philosopher’s Dictionary is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date guide of philosophical terms. Definitions are brief, clear, and user-friendly. Notes on usage, spelling, and pronunciation are included, and there are brief entries on hundreds of the best-known philosophers. Throughout, Martin writes in a style at once informative and authoritative, making difficult concepts intelligible without distorting them. The third edition has been revised throughout, and includes many new entries on philosophical concepts, from Berry’s paradox to the Chinese room example to perfectionism and satisfice. The number of entries on active philosophers has also been considerably increased.