The Encyclopedia of Philosophy by
The Encyclopedia of Philosophy was published in 1967. There are eight volumes and nearly 1,500 entries by over 500 contributors, it is one of the monumental works of twentieth century philosophy.
Encyclopedia of Philosophy by
The Encyclopedia of Philosophy was published in 1967. This is the revised edition nearly 40 years later. This set adds to the monumental philosophical work of the first edition.
Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia by
The Benet Readers Encyclopedia is a reference work devoted to world literature. The entries explore all aspects of literature from around the world: biographies of poets and playwrights, novelists and belle trists; plot synopses and character sketches from important works; historical data on literary schools, movements, terms and awards; myths and legends; and more. This second edition also has illustrations.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy by
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy is the most ambitious international philosophy project in many years. Edited by Edward Craig and assisted by thirty specialist subject editors, the REP consists of ten volumes of the world's most eminent philosophers writing for the needs of students and teachers of philosophy internationally. The REP is a project on an unparalleled scale: Over 2000 entries ranging from 500 to 15,000 words in length - thematic, biographical and national 10 volumes consisting of over 5 million words of text plus considerable bibliographic material A Chief Editor and thirty specialist Subject Editors from across the world Over 1200 authors from all over the world. The importance of the REP is not to be found just in the sheer size of the project but also in its breadth of subject matter. It covers: The core of most Anglo-American philosophy - the metaphysical, epistemological and logical questions The usual menu of ethics, political philosophy and the history of philosophy The philosophy of other cultures - from Chinese, Arabic and Jewish philosophy to the philosophy of Africa and Latin America The most impressive range of authors have been gathered together on this unique project: William Alston, Roderick Chisolm, Fred Dretske, Joel Feinberg, Sandra Harding, Larry Laudan, Martha Nussbaum, Richard Popkin, Richard Rorty, Alan Ryan, Gyatri Chakravorty Spivak, Stephen Stich, Patrick Suppes and Bernard Williams, to name just a few. Also available online: www.rep.routledge.com
The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy by
The dictionary is designed to facilitate the understanding of philosophy at all levels and in all fields. It ranges from short definitions to substantial articles on the major philosophers, as well as hundreds on minor philosophers. It has an overview of the subfields of philosophy, such as epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. It also has numerous cross-references to help readers relate concepts and philosophers and pursue ideas and thinkers in depth.
Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion by
The Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion has many encyclopedic features including analyses of the thought of virtually all major philosophers and religious leaders. As a dictionary its major emphasis is on the explication of terms. One of the key features of the volume is the extent of its cross-references. Cross-references run from philosophical movements as well as topics, to the positions of individual philosophers, making it possible to gain a fix on any important philosophical topic.
The Oxford Classical Dictionary by
The Oxford Classical Dictionary provides coverage of Greek and Roman history, literature, myth, religion, philosophy, law, science, art and archaeology, topics in near eastern studies and late antiquity. The approach is interdisciplinary: all areas, regions, and cultures are represented beyond the core areas of Greece and Rome. The dictionary provides factual information and contains many thematic entries on subjects relevant to the 21st century such as nationalism, race, and ecology.
