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Books : The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy (Penguin Reference)

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 103 EAN: 9780141018409 ISBN: 0141018402 Label: Penguin Manufacturer: Penguin Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 688 Publication Date: July 28, 2005 Publisher: Penguin Sales Rank: 26722 Studio: Penguin	Average Rating: List Price: £10.99 Amazon.co.uk's Price: £7.14 You Save: £3.85 (35%) Prices subject to change.
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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Fascinating and immensely readable
Despite being technically a 'dictionary', this book can easily be read a a 'primer' on philosophy. Concise, informed, well cross-referenced and comprehensive, even the more complicated and enigmatic philosophical theories are explained clearly, critically and without over-simplification or overt bias.

My one reservation is that some entries which deal with issues which cross into theological grounds are rather sparsely expanded upon. While I appreciate that these issues are best dealt ... Read More

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- really useful for beginners
i am an absolute beginner to philosophy and this book has been such a help!
all the definitions are precise enough to explain the essence of every theory, but still concise enough not to derail you from what you're actually reading.
i mean if you want to learn a lot about specific theories just from the dictionary, then this isnt it. it's just right to get you through other philosophy-readings, just like a dictionary. its not an encyclopaedia.
works marvels!!!

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- Very, very useful
I am studying philosophy with the Open University and this modestly priced book has proved invaluable. Even if you are not a philosophy student this book is still worth having as it presents an array of philosophy related subjects in an interesting and readable way. I enjoy just dipping into it and seeing what's there. Buy it.

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- The best dictionary of philosophy available?
This may well be the best dictionary of philosophy available: better value for money than many of its bigger competitors. Its secret is clear writing: one compact paragraph from this book conveys more than pages from more run-of-the-mill dictionaries. A special feature of this book is the self-portraits by major contemporary philosophers: there's enormous value in hearing where they've come from and where they believe they are headed. Briefer, clearer and more memorably written than most histories ... Read More

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