Azahari Hassim
The Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2nd edition (9 volumes), published by Thomson Gale and edited by Donald M. Borchert, is one of the most authoritative and comprehensive reference works in the field of philosophy. It builds upon the original 1967 edition edited by Paul Edwards, significantly expanding and updating its content to reflect developments in both historical and contemporary philosophy.
Key Features:
Extensive Coverage: This edition contains over 2,100 articles, including entries from the original edition and more than 1,000 new or revised articles, making it a thoroughly updated resource. Global and
Interdisciplinary: While deeply rooted in Western philosophy, the 2nd edition makes a conscious effort to include non-Western traditions, such as Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and African philosophy, along with interdisciplinary topics that connect philosophy to science, religion, law, and literature.
Historical and Contemporary Thought: Articles cover ancient to modern philosophers, theories, movements, and schools of thought, alongside entries on current debates, such as bioethics, feminism, environmental philosophy, and artificial intelligence.
Detailed and Scholarly: Each article is written by a respected academic or scholar in the field, offering in-depth explanations, historical background, critical analysis, and bibliographies for further study.
Cross-Referenced and Indexed: A comprehensive system of cross-references and a detailed index make navigation and thematic exploration user-friendly.
Sample Article Topics:
Individual philosophers: Aristotle, Confucius, Kant, Nietzsche, Derrida
Fields of philosophy: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics
Concepts and movements: Utilitarianism, Existentialism, Pragmatism, Free Will
Applied and emerging topics: Philosophy of Mind, Technology, Race, and Gender
Audience:
The encyclopedia is ideal for:
University-level students Researchers and academics General readers seeking authoritative philosophical insight
This work is considered a cornerstone reference for libraries, academic institutions, and anyone engaging in serious philosophical study.
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