: Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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by: Edward (Ed.) Craig
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Binding: Kindle Edition
Dewey Decimal Number: 103
Format: Kindle Book
Label: Taylor & Francis
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1077
Publication Date: December 07, 2002
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date: December 07, 2002
Sales Rank: 48291
Studio: Taylor & Francis
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This encyclopedia belongs on the bookshelf of every reader as the authoritative reference work of the generation. Breadth of coverage, quality of writing and reference features make it indispensable to general reader and philosopher.
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Rating:  - Comprehensive but can be ignorant
I spent a few days browsing thru, to get a rough idea of what areas of philosophy I might do well to study more. For that purpose, this book seemed good.
I was alarmed, however, to find in the entry for "Skinner, Burrhus Frederick" this statement: "Both it [i.e. scientific behaviorism] and radical behaviorism have been obviated by the development of a computational theory of the mind." That's false. Radical behaviorism is the philosophy of behavior that informs the science of applied ... Read More
Rating:  - Excellent overall;however,the discussion of Keynes is wrong
Overall,this encyclopedia is an excellent source of important information on philosophy and philosophers in general.I have two minor quibbles,given my interest in the work of J M Keynes.There are errors in the assessment of Keynes's A Treatise on Probability(TP)which was published in 1921.On p.233,it is ascerted that only a qualitative estimate of probability is,in general,possible in Keynes's system.On p.234,it is claimed that"...what is,at best ,known qualitatively."Again, the "what"refers ... Read More
Rating:  - A concise, college-level reference
This weighty reference title will interest college-level and specialty collections with its concise reference to all branches of philosophy, from abstractions to ancient Egyptian philosophy. Over 2,000 entries are arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference, representing studies of over 1,200 of the world's philosophers. The latest thoughts and developments on the topics make for a contemporary reference with extensive bibliographic and research cross-references.
Rating:  - Quite Disappointing
Despite such a great reputation that Routledge has in the field of philosophy, this concise encyclopedia really did disappoint me. The 10 volume encyclopedia is great, no doubts about that but this concise version of it is nothing but an advertisement to the larger version.
Yes, this encyclopedia is comprehensive, it includes philosophers and philosophy from all over the world but too bad not in sufficient depth to make it meaningful enough. It is assumed that this book is for the ... Read More
Rating: - A Nice Effor, But...
It is always a pleasure to find another high quality single volume philosophy reference. In its favor are the wide sampling of philosophical issues and personalities. There are more obscure philosophers mentioned in this text than even I knew existed. The articles tend to be fairly short and perfunctory; they will not tax the advanced student of philosophy. It is a good general text for the layman. The advanced student of philosophy will find the text of little use. Filled with obscure philosophers ... Read More
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