A Dictionary of Philosophy

by A.R. Lacey

In this standard reference book for students, now in a revised edition, A. R. Lacey explains the terminology of philosophy. He takes the most common terms and notions and clarifies what they mean to the philosopher and what sort of problems the philosopher finds associated with them. The emphasis is on bringing out the general flavour and importance of terms rather than giving over-precise definitions which may mislead. Widely applied terms and those in the most central subjects - for example, metaphysics, epistemology and philosophical logic - are treated most fully. Other subjects - for example, ethics, politics and aesthetics - are also covered, with constant reference to terms and concepts from the central subjects. Some terms from mathematical logic and linguistic theory are included when they occur widely in general philosophy or traditional logic. Brief entries are included on about eighty individual philosophers.

Genres: Philosophy, Reference

266 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Nik Kane]

Too many essential terms and concepts are missing from this dictionary for me to give it any more than two stars.