Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion - Eastern and Western Thought - Softcover

William L. Reese

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0391009419 ISBN 13: 9780391009417

Publisher: Humanities Press, 1995

Synopsis

For thorough treatments of Ajivikas and the Apologists, the derivation and meaning of "angst" and "anthropopathism," and profiles of Apollo, Al-Kindi, and Antiochus of Ascalon, William Reese's Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion is the tome of preference. And it does a fine job with B through Z, as well. With more than 4,000 entries, the dictionary delves into Continental and Asian philosophies and religions, and provides biographies of more than 900 ancient, medieval, and modern philosophers. It's erudite, inclusive, accessible, and covers the major philosophers, gods, tenets, and terms of both the Eastern and Western worlds.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Users of the DICTIONARY have described it as "an astonishing achievement," "a magnificent accomplishment," and "endlessly fascinating." It's been found to be "not only an invaluable reference work, but an extremely enjoyable bedside book for browsing through."

The first edition was Book-of-the-Month science pick, a selection of the Quality Paperback Book Club, and named "Outstanding Reference Work" by the American Library Association.

About this edition

• Publisher: Humanities Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0391009419
• ISBN 13: 9780391009417
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4