Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Philosophers

This substantial reference work provides detailed accounts of the lives, works, influences and receptions of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. Over 1000 entries, covering philosophers from all over the world, offer detailed biographical and bibliographical information, and analytic accounts of the thought and critical reception of each figure. StructureThe book is structured alphabetically by philosopher. Each entry is identically structured for ease of access and covers: * nationality * dates and places of birth and death * philosophical style or school * areas of interest * higher education * significant influences * main publications * account of intellectual development and main ideas * critical reception and impact * and much more At the end of the book, a glossary gives accounts of the schools, movements and traditions to which these philosophers belonged, and htorough indexes enable the reader to accessinformation in several ways. This is an invaluable reference tool for undergraduates and graduates in philosophy, liberal arts and humanities, and also for historians of philosophy, ideas, and culture.