Historical Dictionary Of Epistemology

Author : Ralph Baergen
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of Rel
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123273935

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Historical Dictionary of Epistemology by Ralph Baergen Pdf

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that investigates our beliefs, evidence, and claims of knowledge. It is one of the core areas of philosophy, and is relevant to an astonishingly broad range of issues and situations. Epistemological issues arise whenever we recognize that there is a fact of the matter, but we do not know what it is, when we wonder about the future (or the past or distant places), when we seek answers in the sciences, and even in our entertainment (e.g., murder mysteries and comedies of misunderstanding). The Historical Dictionary of Epistemology provides an overview of this field of study and of the theories, concepts, and personalities through the use of a list of acronyms, a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries, covering notable concepts, theories, arguments, publications, issues, and philosophers. Students and others who wish to acquaint themselves with epistemology will be greatly aided by this reference.

Author : Vilem Mudroch,Helmut Holzhey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781538122600

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Historical Dictionary of Kant and Kantianism by Vilem Mudroch,Helmut Holzhey Pdf

Immanuel Kant was one of the most significant philosophers of the modern age. Historical Dictionary of Kant and Kantianism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key terms of Kant’s philosophy, Kant’s major works and cover his most important predecessors and successors, concentrating especially on the relation of these thinkers to Kant himself. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Immanuel Kant.

Author : Angela Coventry,Kenneth R. Merrill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781538119167

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Historical Dictionary of Hume's Philosophy by Angela Coventry,Kenneth R. Merrill Pdf

The philosopher David Hume was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 26, 1711. Known for his re-thinking of causation, morality, and religion, Hume has left a lasting mark on history. James Madison, the "father" of the U.S. Constitution, drew heavily on Hume's writing, especially his "Idea of Perfect Commonwealth," which combated the belief at the time that a large country could not sustain a republican form of government. Hume's writing also influenced Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. This edition attempts a broader picture of Hume’s philosophy including more detail on the elements of his psychology, aesthetics, social and political philosophy as well as his legacy in contemporary topics of race, feminism, animal ethics, and environmental issues. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Hume's Philosophy contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 100 cross-referenced entries covering key terms, as well as brief discussions of Hume's major works and of some of his most important predecessors, contemporaries, and successors. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about David Hume.

Author : Morton Wagman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781567509632

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Historical Dictionary of Quotations in Cognitive Science by Morton Wagman Pdf

This scholarly treasury of over 450 distinguished quotations, divided into 170 categories, focuses on the best thinking in the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence, from the classical period of Greece to contemporary cognitive science. Quotations are arranged chronologically within categories. This work will be of interest to scholars and professionals in psychology, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science as well as undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Author : Mary Tiles,J. E. Tiles
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0631175148

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An Introduction to Historical Epistemology by Mary Tiles,J. E. Tiles Pdf

Author : John W. Burbidge
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780810862647

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Historical Dictionary of Hegelian Philosophy by John W. Burbidge Pdf

George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel evoked passionate discipleship, as well as equally passionate opposition. He was praised by the likes of Karl Marx and John Dewey but scorned by Karl Popper and Bertrand Russell. He has been charged with being a proponent of an authoritarian state by some, and he has been accused of instigating the dissolution of the state by others. Notoriously difficult to understand, Hegel's keen insights continue his legacy today. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Hegelian Philosophy covers all aspects of Hegel's thought. It discusses his students and colleagues, as well as key figures who either adopted (and adapted) his thought or attempted to explicate it for later generations. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a glossary of German terms, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries.

Author : Martijn Blaauw
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : PHILOSOPHY
ISBN : 9780748680825

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Epistemology A-Z by Martijn Blaauw Pdf

This volume introduces readers to the main problems and positions in epistemology. It shows where these problems and positions connect and where they part thereby providing a valuable resource both for following connections between ideas and for appreciating the place of key figures and concepts in the subject.

Author : David E. Cartwright
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781442267954

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Historical Dictionary of Schopenhauer's Philosophy by David E. Cartwright Pdf

Arthur Schopenhauer made the momentous decision to become a philosopher when he was approximately 22 years old. Prior to that decision, he had been studying medicine at the university in Göttingen. By that age, however, he had concluded that life was a troublesome affair. So he resolved to spend his life reflecting upon it. Schopenhauer was doggedly determined to persevere in what he considered his mission in life, to reflect on the “ever-disquieting puzzle of existence,” to ascertain the meaning of living in a world steeped in suffering and death. He was confident that eventually his work would be recognized, a confidence that enabled him to weather laboring in relative philosophical obscurity for some forty years. What initiated the dawn of Schopenhauer’s fame was a review of his philosophy that appeared in a British journal in 1853, and ever since that time, Schopenhauer drew a readership, one broader than most Western philosophers. He is read not simply and solely by professional philosophers, but also by the wider learned world. Indeed, some have claimed that he is the most widely read Western philosopher. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Schopenhauer's Philosophy contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on all of Schopenhauer’s books, significant philosophical ideas and concepts, as well as entries covering significant figures in his life and those influenced by this thinking.. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Arthur Schopenhauer.

Author : Frank Schalow
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781538124369

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Historical Dictionary of Heidegger's Philosophy by Frank Schalow Pdf

Martin Heidegger’s thinking is a complex, and his terminology is as nuanced, as any thinker in the history of philosophy. As the historian of philosophy par excellence, he also exhibits both a greater appreciation and mastery of previous thinkers than any almost any other philosopher before or since. The Historical Dictionary of Heidegger's Philosophy, Third Edition addresses this dual challenge of reading, understanding, and interpreting Heidegger’s vast writings. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the key terms shaping Heidegger’s philosophy, as well as outlining the development of his thought spanning the entirety of his career spanning almost sixty years. The Dictionary also includes a discussion of Heidegger’s seminal writings, the spanning his entire Gesamtausgabe (Complete Edition) up through volume 99 (of the projected 102 volumes). This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Heidegger's Philosophy, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries that provides a clear and comprehensive exposition of the key developments in his life and his thought. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Martin Heidegger.

Author : Harry J. Gensler,Earl Spurgin
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780810862715

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Historical Dictionary of Ethics by Harry J. Gensler,Earl Spurgin Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Ethics covers a very broad range of ethical topics, including ethical theories, historical periods, historical figures, applied ethics, ethical issues, ethical concepts, non-Western approaches, and related disciplines. Harry J. Gensler and Earl W. Spurgin tackle such issues as abortion, capital punishment, stemcell research, and terrorism while also explaining key theories like utilitarianism, natural law, social contract, and virtue ethics. This reference provides a complete overview of ethics through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries, including bioethics, business ethics, Aristotle, Hobbes, autonomy, confidentiality, Confucius, and psychology.

Author : Ralph Baergen
Publisher : A to Z Guide Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 081087587X

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The A to Z of Epistemology by Ralph Baergen Pdf

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that investigates our beliefs, evidence, and claims of knowledge. It is one of the core areas of philosophy, and is relevant to an astonishingly broad range of issues and situations. Epistemological issues arise whenever we recognize that there is a fact of the matter, but we do not know what it is, when we wonder about the future (or the past or distant places), when we seek answers in the sciences, and even in our entertainment (e.g., murder mysteries and comedies of misunderstanding). The A to Z of Epistemology provides an overview of this field of study and of the theories, concepts, and personalities through the use of a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries, covering notable concepts, theories, arguments, publications, issues, and philosophers. Students and others who wish to acquaint themselves with epistemology will be greatly aided by this reference.

Author : Dabney Townsend
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Aesthetics
ISBN : 0810855399

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Historical Dictionary of Aesthetics by Dabney Townsend Pdf

Aesthetics is not a "factual" discipline; there are no aesthetic facts. The word itself is derived from the Greek word for "feeling" and the discipline arises because of the need to find a place for the passions within epistemology--the branch of philosophy that investigates our beliefs. Aesthetics is more than just the study of beauty; it is a study of that which appeals to our senses, most often in connection with the classification, analysis, appreciation, and understanding of art. The Historical Dictionary of Aesthetics covers its history from Classical Greece to the present, including entries on non-western aesthetics. The book contains a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the main concepts, terminology, important persons (philosophers, critics, and artists), and the rules and criteria we apply in making judgments on art. By providing concise information on aesthetics, this dictionary is not only accessible to students, but it provides details and facts to specialists in the field.

Author : Gary S. Rosenkrantz,Joshua Hoffman
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780810859500

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Historical Dictionary of Metaphysics by Gary S. Rosenkrantz,Joshua Hoffman Pdf

A dictionary of metaphysical terms with an emphasis on the history of the people and words.

Author : John Powers,David Templeman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 881 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538130223

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Historical Dictionary of Tibet by John Powers,David Templeman Pdf

Historical Dictionary of Tibet, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for Tibetan history, politics, religion, major figures, prehistory and paleontology, with a primary emphasis on the modern period. It also covers the surrounding areas influenced by Tibetan religion and culture, including India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Central Asia, and Russia. It contains a chronology, a glossary, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Tibet.

Author : Douglas A. Yates
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538110126

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Historical Dictionary of Gabon by Douglas A. Yates Pdf

This new fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Gabon brings up to date the political affairs of the country, since the accession to power of Ali Bongo, eldest son of Omar Bongo, the former president-for-life, who died in 2009 after the publication of the third edition. Themes of “continuity” and “change” are present throughout the entries, not only as the Bongo family continues its half century of dynastic rule (there are a dozen Bongos in this new edition), but as the rare primeval tropical rainforests continue to dominate the landscape yet are menaced by destructive logging and palm oil plantations, and as this former French colony after independence continues to collaborate with the French African sphere of influence yet seeks new partners from America and Asia (China, Singapore), and as the country’s numerous ethnic groups perpetuate a multicultural mosaic that is nevertheless threatened by globalization of communications and cultural convergence. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Gabon contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Gabon.