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Philosophy. 2 Further Through the Subject

Philosophy. 2 Further Through the Subject

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Publisher's Synopsis

An authoritative guide through important areas of philosophy that are typically studied in the later parts of an undergraduate course. It is a companion to "Philosophy: A Guide Through the Subject" and together the two volumes provide a complete accompaniment to the study of philosophy, orientating and assisting the reader at every stage.;Thirteen extended essays introduce a major area and giving an accessible, sophisticated, and up to date account of the main debates. The authors include leading figures in contemporary philosophy. The first seven essays cover the philosophies of language, psychology, religion, and the natural and social sciences. The second part of the book completes the guide through the history of philosophy which was started in the first volume, and covers such famous thinkers as Aquinas, Kant, Hegel, Russell, and Wittgenstein. Full annotated bibliographies are provided to serve as guides for further reading. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students of philosophy and the general reader with an interest in philosophy.

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Oxford University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780198751793
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 100
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 869
Weight: 1485g
Height: 230mm
Width: 150mm
Spine width: 53mm