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A definitive workexplains clearly and succinctly concepts and theories at the heart of European and American philosophy.' - Brenda Almond

What do philosophers mean by ''absolute'' and ''akrasia''? What are ''Polish notation'' and ''prime matter''? What contributions to human thought were made by Plato, Machiavelli, Kant and Derrida? These questions and many more are answered by this illuminating dictionary, which draws on contributions from over 100 leading philosophers.

The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 28/07/2005
      ISBN13: 9780141018409, 978-0141018409
      ISBN10: 0141018402

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      Book Synopsis

      A definitive workexplains clearly and succinctly concepts and theories at the heart of European and American philosophy.' - Brenda Almond

      What do philosophers mean by ''absolute'' and ''akrasia''? What are ''Polish notation'' and ''prime matter''? What contributions to human thought were made by Plato, Machiavelli, Kant and Derrida? These questions and many more are answered by this illuminating dictionary, which draws on contributions from over 100 leading philosophers.

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