The , edited by Peter Prechtl and Franz-Peter Burkard, is a cornerstone of German-language philosophical reference literature. First published in 1996, it serves as a comprehensive bridge between the complex historical roots of philosophy and its contemporary analytical applications. Historical and Cultural Scope
The third edition (2008) contains over 2,200 entries detailing basic concepts, schools of thought, and specific philosophical movements. Structure and Utility Metzler Lexikon Philosophie: Begriffe und Defin...
Deep coverage from Antiquity to modern-day discourse. The , edited by Peter Prechtl and Franz-Peter
Each entry includes cross-references and a curated list of secondary literature , guiding readers toward deeper research. Significance in the "Metzler" Series 200 entries detailing basic concepts
Focusing on the biographies and developmental arcs of 360 major thinkers.