Unwin Hyman Dictionary of Philosophy

This dictionary aims to give the general reader an introduction to the central themes of western philosophy and a picture of how they have been shaped and developed by thinkers for over two thousand years. Includes: explanatory entries on basic terminology; longer essays on topics such as matter or mind-body problem; biographical entries which include an account of the philosopher's thought; entries on many less well known philosophers; extensive, easily identifiable cross-referencing links entries throughout the dictionary.