The Penguin dictionary of philosophy / Thomas Mautner.

"What do philosophers mean by absolute and akrasia? What are Polish notation and prime matter? Is there any link between the gambler's fallacy and the uncertainty principle, or the barber paradox and Ockham's razor? These questions and many more are answered in this dictionary. Now br...

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Main Author: Mautner, Thomas
Other title:Dictionary of philosophy.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Penguin, 2005.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:"What do philosophers mean by absolute and akrasia? What are Polish notation and prime matter? Is there any link between the gambler's fallacy and the uncertainty principle, or the barber paradox and Ockham's razor? These questions and many more are answered in this dictionary. Now brought right up to date for its second edition, The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy is a reference for students or teachers of the subject and for anyone with an interest in philosophy."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:"Penguin reference"--Cover.
Physical Description:xxiv, 663 pages ; 20 cm.
ISBN:0141018402 (pbk.)