Dictionary of Philosophy
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Book Overview
The third edition of this bestselling student reference book provides an illuminating and informed introduction to the key issues, concepts and perspectives of philosophy. The Dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0415133327
ISBN13:9780415133326
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Routledge
Length:400 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
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Fulfils its purpose admirably.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
In his preface, Lacey indicates that in writing this dictionary he wanted to "give the layman or intending student a pocket encyclopedia of philosophy, one with a bias towards explaining terminology." He fulfills his purpose admirably; the student can include this dictionary in a back pack or book bag so that it is available at all times. The more exhaustive dictionaries, such as the Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy or the Oxford Companion to the mind are simply too big to carry around, and thus are less likely to be at hand when the student needs them. The entries in Lacey's dictionary are clear, concise, and sufficiently cross-referenced. Particularly useful are the substantial bibliographies that follow many of the entries. I rate this book as four stars, rather than five, because some of the entries could actually be longer. I believe that this dictionary could expand on some of the entries without adding significantly to the length of the book. For example, the entry on Wittgenstein's private language argument is simply to short to be very useful. Otherwise, when viewed in light of its purpose, the dictionary is a job well done.
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