This reference work by Thomas Mautner offers clear and accessible explanations of central philosophical concepts such as the absolute and akrasia. It also covers theories such as Polish notation and the concept of prima materia. Ideal for anyone who wants to understand what philosophers mean by these terms and to discover the influence of thinkers such as Plato, Machiavelli, Kant, and Derrida.
Description
'A definitive work... explains clearly and succinctly concepts and theories at the heart of European and American philosophy.' - Brenda Almond
What do the absolute and akrasia mean according to philosophers? How do Polish notation and prima materia relate to philosophy? This reference work answers these and other questions with contributions from more than 100 respected philosophers, providing deep insight into the core of philosophical thinking.
Product specifications
- Author: Thomas Mautner
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding: B-format paperback
- Publication date: 2005-07-28
- Number of pages: 688
- ISBN: 9780141018409
- Theme: Philosophy
- BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / Reference
About the author
Thomas Mautner is Visiting Fellow at the School of Humanities of the Australian National University. He publishes regularly in academic journals and specializes in eighteenth-century philosophy, moral and political theories, and national rights.