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Title: A Dictionary of Philosophy by Anthony Flew ISBN: 0-517-20419-3 Publisher: Gramercy Pub. Date: 14 September, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: An interesting read
Comment: I read every entry in this dictionary in hopes I would learn about philosophy. I did learn many interesting things but then I forgot most of them. I think I did not get a very organized experience of philosophy. Still it was a challenging read. I think I'm doing better now.
Rating: 2
Summary: thorough, objective and in need of a rewrite!
Comment: Lets think of why one uses a dictionary. First, to define terms. Alright, this book deals with many terms from epistemology to metaethics. Philosophers are given thorough biographies: everyone from ancient stoic Epictetus to the recently deceased Robert Nozick. Second, we use a dictionary for summaries that are objective. This book is extremely even-handed in its treatment in the gamut of terms, ideas and people.
Third, we use dictionaries to get definitions that are clear and understandable. This is the books weakness (-3 *s). In fact, I was suprised to see Antony Flew's name on a dictionary because, despite being a hell of a thinker, his writing is terrible. Yes, philosophy is technical. Yes, the language is grande, using words like schism and epiphenomenon but the point of a dictionary is to explain and clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. Large and vague words are used, probably so as to create the detatchment required when writing dictionaries. Still, there are many other philosophical dictionaries on the market that are more user friendly. My suggestion, pick a term and compare how the available dictionaries define them.
Rating: 5
Summary: "I'll give it two thumbs up!"
Comment: As a beginner in studying philosophy I found this book of great value and the price is fantastic too! I've seen other Philosophy Dictionairies but they failed in comparison to Antony Flew's version "A Dictionary of Philosophy" You will find yourself searching for one thing and before you know it you're off on a dozen different delightfully written tangents. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this book for any friends or family members who are interested in philosophy. It IS worth the read and I do NOT say this that often when it comes to books. *wink*
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Title: Basic Teachings of the Great Philosophers by S.E. Frost ISBN: 038503007X Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 01 September, 1962 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Philosophy Made Simple by Richard H. Popkin, Avrum Stroll ISBN: 0385425333 Publisher: Made Simple Pub. Date: 01 July, 1993 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy (Oxford Paperback Reference) by Simon Blackburn ISBN: 0192831348 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Philosophy: The Basics by Nigel Warburton ISBN: 0415146941 Publisher: Routledge Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy by Robert Audi ISBN: 0521637228 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $32.00 |
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