Dictionary of Philosophy
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Dictionary of Philosophy is a comprehensive reference work by philosopher Mario Bunge that systematically presents and clarifies key concepts, theories, and terms in philosophy, especially from a scientific and analytic perspective.
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| Dictionary of Philosophy canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dictionary of Philosophy Context triple: [Mario Bunge, notableWork, Dictionary of Philosophy]
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A.
Philosophy (3 vols.)
Philosophy (3 vols.) is Karl Jaspers’ major three-volume work that systematically presents his existential and metaphysical philosophy.
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is a continually updated, peer-reviewed online reference work that provides in-depth scholarly articles on a wide range of philosophical topics.
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C.
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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D.
The Biographical History of Philosophy
The Biographical History of Philosophy is a 19th-century survey of Western philosophical thought, presented through accessible biographical sketches of major philosophers.
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E.
Lectures on the History of Philosophy
Lectures on the History of Philosophy is a series of influential lectures by G. W. F. Hegel that systematically traces the development of Western philosophical thought from ancient to modern times.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dictionary of Philosophy Target entity description: Dictionary of Philosophy is a comprehensive reference work by philosopher Mario Bunge that systematically presents and clarifies key concepts, theories, and terms in philosophy, especially from a scientific and analytic perspective.
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A.
Philosophy (3 vols.)
Philosophy (3 vols.) is Karl Jaspers’ major three-volume work that systematically presents his existential and metaphysical philosophy.
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B.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is a continually updated, peer-reviewed online reference work that provides in-depth scholarly articles on a wide range of philosophical topics.
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C.
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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D.
The Biographical History of Philosophy
The Biographical History of Philosophy is a 19th-century survey of Western philosophical thought, presented through accessible biographical sketches of major philosophers.
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E.
Lectures on the History of Philosophy
Lectures on the History of Philosophy is a series of influential lectures by G. W. F. Hegel that systematically traces the development of Western philosophical thought from ancient to modern times.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical reference work ⓘ |
| aim |
to clarify philosophical terminology
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to promote a scientific approach to philosophy ⓘ to systematically present key concepts in philosophy ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
analytic philosophy
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scientific philosophy ⓘ systematic philosophy ⓘ |
| author | Mario Bunge ⓘ |
| contains |
bibliographical references
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cross-referenced entries ⓘ |
| coversSubfield |
epistemology
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ethics ⓘ logic ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
clarity
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logical rigor ⓘ scientific realism ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
philosophical concepts
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philosophical terms ⓘ philosophical theories ⓘ |
| genre |
dictionary
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philosophical dictionary ⓘ |
| hasEntryType |
biographical notes on philosophers
ⓘ
concept definitions ⓘ theory explanations ⓘ |
| hasNotableTheme |
critique of pseudoscience
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defense of scientific realism ⓘ integration of philosophy and science ⓘ systematic reconstruction of philosophical vocabulary ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
professional philosophers
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scientists interested in philosophy ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | philosophy ⓘ |
| methodologicalApproach |
conceptual analysis
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systematic ⓘ |
| perspective |
analytic
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scientific ⓘ |
| rejects |
anti-scientific attitudes in philosophy
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obscurantism in philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Scientific Research by Mario Bunge
ⓘ
Treatise on Basic Philosophy by Mario Bunge ⓘ
linked to:
Treatise on Basic Philosophy
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| supports |
critical rationalism
ⓘ
naturalism in philosophy ⓘ |
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