The Vattimo Dictionary

The Vattimo Dictionary presents an essential introduction in English to the philosophical thought of Gianni Vattimo, considered the most important Italian philosopher of the last fifty years and one of Europe's foremost contemporary thinkers.

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A guide to the philosophy of Gianni Vattimo and the controversies surrounding his thought

Offers the first research tool of this kind for Vattimo's philosophy
Opens with an overall introduction to Vattimo's oeuvre and its key developments
Includes cross-references among so that readers can see how the systemic links operate in Vattimo's thought
Provides clear definitions for readers new to Vattimo's work, while also offering sophisticated avenues for further specialist research.

A-Z entries provide coverage of more than 100 of Vattimo's most important concepts and themes, as well as entries for other thinkers he cites. Key criticisms of Vattimo's work are included by prominent authors in the field, from Eduardo Mendieta, Franca D'Agostini, Santiago Zabala, Silvia Mazzini, Carmelo Dotolo, Federico Vercellone to Robert Valgenti.