The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
Encyclopedia
The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy is a dictionary
of philosophical
terms published by Oxford University Press
and written by Simon Blackburn
. The dictionary was first published in 1994. The first entry is "Abbagnano, Nicola
;" the last is "zygote
."
Dictionary
A dictionary is a collection of words in one or more specific languages, often listed alphabetically, with usage information, definitions, etymologies, phonetics, pronunciations, and other information; or a book of words in one language with their equivalents in another, also known as a lexicon...
of philosophical
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
terms published by Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
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and written by Simon Blackburn
Simon Blackburn
Simon Blackburn is a British academic philosopher known for his work in quasi-realism and his efforts to popularise philosophy. He recently retired as professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge, but remains a distinguished research professor of philosophy at the University of North...
. The dictionary was first published in 1994. The first entry is "Abbagnano, Nicola
Nicola Abbagnano
Nicola Abbagnano was an Italian existential philosopher.- Life :Nicola Abbagnano was born in Salerno on 15 July 1901. He was the first born son of a middle-class professional family, his father was a practicing lawyer in the area...
;" the last is "zygote
Zygote
A zygote , or zygocyte, is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction. In multicellular organisms, it is the earliest developmental stage of the embryo...
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