The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy is a concise reference to the whole history of western philosophy, from ancient Greece to the present day.
Spans all the major branches of western philosophical inquiry, all of the key figures
Explains the meaning and usage of each philosophical concept in a fresh and engaging style
Each entry on philosophical terms concludes with an illustrative quotation from a significant philosopher, to enhance the reader’s understanding
Entries on terms and individual philosophers are fully cross-referenced
Co-written by the editor of the popular volume The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy (Second Edition, 2002)