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The Cambridge Companion to Locke

by Vere Chappell

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Publisher Comments:

The essays in this volume provide a systematic survey of Locke's philosophy informed by the most recent scholarship. They cover Locke's theory of ideas, his philosophies of body, mind, language, and religion, his theory of knowledge, his ethics, and his political philosophy. There are also chapters on Locke's life and subsequent influence. New readers and nonspecialists will find this the most convenient, accessible guide to Locke currently available.

Review:

'\"The book is an exceptional research tool...This is a model for books of this kind, and should be in the libraries of all four-year institutions.\" R.H. Evans, Choice\"This is a dgood collection of original essays on Locke\'s philosophy, and it is mostly accessible to specialists and nonspecialists alike....there are excellent essays in this volume that address the broader significance of Locke\'s philosophy....Several essays in this collection are noteworthy on account of the thesis they defend.\" Michael Losousky, International Studies in Philosophy\"This welcome addition to the Cambridge Companion series offers a broad survey of Locke\'s philosophy aimed at students an nonspecialists, while providing a useful tool for the specialist as well.\" Ethics'

Review:

"All clearly written, [the chapters] cover fundamentals of Locke's positions as well as discussions of recent shcolarly disputes. Chappell's chapter on Locke's theory of ideas, McCann's on bodies, substance, and issues surrounding Locke's atomism, and Schneewind's discussion of the moral philosophy are just outstanding. The book is an exceptional research tool." --Choice

Synopsis:

This title is an accessible guide to Locke.

Synopsis:

Each volume of this series of companions to major philosophers contains specially commissioned essays by an international team of scholars, together with a substantial bibliography, and will serve as a reference work for students and non-specialists. New readers and non-specialists will find this the most convenient, accessible guide to Locke currently available.

Synopsis:

The most convenient, accessible guide to Locke currently available.

Synopsis:

This convenient, accessible guide provides a systematic survey of Locke's philosophy informed by the most recent scholarship and covers his theory of ideas, and his philosophies of mind, language, and religion.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-315) and indexes.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780521387729
Editor:
Chappell, Vere
Other:
Chappell, V. C.
Editor:
Chappell, Vere
Author:
Chappell, Vere
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge ;
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Modern
Subject:
History, Criticism, Surveys
Subject:
History - 17th/18th Century
Subject:
Locke, john, 1632-1704
Subject:
Locke, John
Subject:
History & Surveys - Modern
Subject:
History & Surveys - General
Subject:
History & Surveys - 17th/18th Century
Subject:
Locke, John, --1632-1704 Locke, John, --1632-
Copyright:
Series:
Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
Series Volume:
1709
Publication Date:
June 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
343
Dimensions:
8.95x5.86x.88 in. 1.02 lbs.

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