The Philosopher's Dictionary, 3rd Edition - Softcover

Robert Martin educated at Columbia University and the University of Michigan, is a Professor in the Philosophy Department at Dalhousie University. He is also the author of The Meaning of Language (MIT Press, 1987), There Are Two Errors In The The Title Of This Book (Broadview, 2/e 2002), and Scientific Thinking (Broadview, 1997).

“Martin’s Dictionary is one that professionals can rely on and recommend to students with confidence. But Martin also presents philosophy in a witty, engaged manner; the reader gets the rewarding sensation of a discipline in motion, an ongoing conversation between past, present, and future.” ― Edrie Sobstyl, University of Texas at Dallas

“ ... clearly [the dictionary] best-suited for introductory philosophy students.” ― Dialogue

“As interesting to the general reader as it is useful for the student.” ― David Copp, Bowling Green University

“Very valuable ... an excellent first place to look for explanations of philosophical concepts.” ― Thomas Hurka, University of Calgary