Fifty Major Philosophers by Diane Collinson; Kathryn PlantPublication Date: 2006
This text presents readers with a series of clear, well-written entries focusing on fifty of the most influential philosophers from the last two thousand years. Encompassing a wide range of ancient, medieval and modern philosophers, features of the second edition include: new entries on Dewey, Collingwood, Popper, Quine, Merleau-Ponty, Ayer and Rawls, as well as a thorough revision of existing entries, a complete update of the further reading section, an expanded glossary, an updated table of contents, and an index. This book is a vital reference tool for all those wishing to improve their understanding of some of the world's most fascinating intellectuals.