The Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Abstract

This comprehensive reference work on Eastern and Western thought provides specific data on the concepts, movements, and individuals that have altered the course of man’s intellectual history. It treats eastern and western philosophy; it deals with ancient, medieval and modern philosophy; and it discusses the theories of mathematicians, physicists, biologists, sociologists, psychologists, moral reformers and religious thinkers where these have had an impact on philosophy. With eight volumes and nearly 1,500 entries by over 500 contributors, it is one of the monumental works of twentieth century philosophy.