First published in 1976, the Dictionary of Philosophy has established itself as the best available text of its kind, explaining often unfamiliar, complicated and diverse terminology. Thoroughly revised and expanded, this fourth edition provides authoritative and rigorous definitions of a broad range of philosophical concepts.
Concentrating on the Western philosophical tradition, The Routledge Dictionary of Philosophy offers an illuminating and informed introduction to the central issues, ideas and perspectives in core fields such as metaphysics,...
First published in 1976, the Dictionary of Philosophy has established itself as the best available text of its kind, explaining often unfa...
The authoritative and well-respected dictionary of philosophy, first published in 1976, has been completely revised and updated for a fourth edition and now includes a guide to philosophy online.
The authoritative and well-respected dictionary of philosophy, first published in 1976, has been completely revised and updated for a fourth edition a...
Book 2 of the Physics is arguably the best introduction to Aristotle's work, both because it explains some of his central concepts, such as nature and the four causes, and because it asks some gripping questions that are still debated today: Is chance something real? If so, what? Can nature be explained by chance, necessity and natural selection, or is it purposive? Philoponus' commentary is not only a valuable guide, but also a work of Neoplatonism with its own views on causation, the Providence of Nature, the problem of evil and the immortality of the soul.
Book 2 of the Physics is arguably the best introduction to Aristotle's work, both because it explains some of his central concepts, such as ...
