New Dictionary of Philosophy

Author: Cheng Zhimin
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Publishing Date: 2003-02-01
Features: Based on the significant changes in contemporary Western philosophy, this dictionary exhibits several distinct features compared to similar dictionaries: First, each entry is designed to maintain its independence, allowing readers to quickly grasp the core content of their interest, thus saving time and acquiring more information in a short period. Second, each entry considers its historical origins, intellectual background, and subsequent influences, establishing a hereditary relationship among different entries to facilitate readers' comprehensive understanding of each topic. We hope that through reading the entries, readers not only gain insights into the specific content of each entry but also develop new perspectives on related topics and the entire field of contemporary Western philosophy. Third, it highlights the introduction of new and important philosophical works, especially those without Chinese translations, helping readers track the developmental trends of contemporary Western philosophy and providing new materials for understanding and researching the significant intellectual contributions of Western philosophers. Fourth, as a newly released research achievement, this dictionary has the opportunity to reference and learn from existing similar dictionaries, particularly new foreign philosophical dictionaries. This not only compensates for our limited resources but also incorporates the new research findings of other philosophers, making this dictionary the most novel and academically focused contemporary Western philosophy dictionary to date.