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A Brief Glossary of Philosophy

A Brief Glossary of Philosophy

Jeffrey Iverson

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Indy Pub
Año de edición:
2026
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Filosofía
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9798348453350
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A clear, accessible guide to the essential ideas, thinkers, and debates of philosophy-across cultures, eras, and traditions.Philosophy begins with questions-simple, unsettling, and endlessly compelling. Yet the vocabulary of the field can feel intimidating to newcomers and frustratingly specialized even for experienced readers. A Brief Glossary of Philosophy offers a concise, reliable reference that opens the door to deeper understanding.Designed for students, teachers, lifelong learners, and anyone curious about the history of ideas, this glossary brings together hundreds of key terms from global philosophical traditions. From ancient Greece, India, China, and Africa to medieval scholasticism, Enlightenment thought, and contemporary analytic and continental philosophy, each entry provides:Clear, concise definitionsContext for major debates and traditionsCross‑cultural representation beyond the Western canonAccessible explanations without oversimplificationWhether you’re exploring concepts like a priori knowledge, virtue ethics, alienation, or nondualism, or encountering figures such as Aquinas, al‑Farabi, Arendt, Nāgārjuna, or Du Bois, this book offers a trustworthy companion for study and reflection.What You’ll Find InsideOver 200 pages of alphabetized entriesCoverage of metaphysics, ethics, logic, epistemology, political philosophy, aesthetics, and moreTerms from African, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, and Indigenous traditionsDefinitions crafted for clarity, accuracy, and ease of usePerfect ForStudents in introductory philosophy coursesTeachers seeking a classroom‑friendly referenceReaders exploring philosophy on their ownWriters, researchers, and interdisciplinary scholarsAnyone who wants a clearer understanding of the ideas that shape human thoughtPhilosophy is a shared endeavor-one that grows through dialogue, curiosity, and the willingness to question. A Brief Glossary of Philosophy offers a place to begin that journey with confidence.

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