Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Features

• 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