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In this world you will have trouble.
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Philosophy Research Guide
Use this guide to find print and digital materials related to philosophy.
Questions? Ask a Librarian
These reference materials present overviews and background information, define terms and concepts, and suggest more in-depth readings. Use reference books to begin your research or to clarify terms that you don't understand.
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Magill, Frank N., ed. World Philosophy: Essay-Reviews of 225 Major Works. 5 vols. New Jersey: Salem Press, 1982.
B29.W68 1982 v. 1-5 REF |
Summarizes major philosophical works with bullet points of main ideas and a longer description (several pages). Important essays about that work are also summarized with a short bibliography for further reading. |
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Audi, Robert, ed. The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy. 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1999.
B41.C35 1999 REF |
Entries for both people and concepts, with major topics having articles several pages in length. Extensive cross-references direct to further relevant entries. |
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Edwards, Paul, ed. Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 8 vols. New York: Macmillan, 1967.
B41.E5 v. 1-8 REF |
This encyclopedia features mostly longer articles, which may discuss several related terms. It was updated by a Supplement (B41.E5 1996 REF) published in 1996 that includes topics and philosophers that have recently come into the field. |
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Craig, Edward, ed. Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 10 vols. New York: Routledge, 1998.
B51.R68 1998 v. 1-10 REF |
The best philosophy encyclopedia in English. Articles contain a brief introduction followed by a longer article. All articles include bibliographies; a philosopher's own works are listed with a brief description and best/critical editions. |
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Copleston, Frederick Charles. History of Philosophy. 9 vols. Westminster, Md.: Newman Press, 1960-1975.
B72.C63 (MAIN STACKS) |
Copleston's work chronologically examines the major people and themes of Western thought, from the pre-Socratic philosophers to Sartre. |
Find more philosophy reference books in the reference room between call numbers B-BD, or browse this bibliography of the philosophy reference books (in MLA format).
Find articles
Search databases and indexes to find articles about your topic. Articles that are not online or in print at McCartney Library can be ordered through Interlibrary Loan.
ATLA Religion Database
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Extensive index of journal articles on Biblical studies, religion, and related topics. This database will be most helpful for information about philosopher-theologians or research about areas where religious and philosophical ideas intersect. | |
Philosopher's Index
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The primary index for philosophy research, Philosopher's index covers articles, books, anthologies, etc. McCartney Library has the retrospective portion of this index (Main book stacks, B72.P474 1978) which covers books published 1940-1976 and journal articles from 1940-1966. You can search Philosopher's Index complete to the present at other local colleges: |
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Penn State Beaver,
Monaca |
Online version of Philosopher's Index is available through two public access workstations, but they are in high demand. Evenings are the best time to get on. |
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Westminster College,
New Wilmington |
Print version of Philosopher's Index is available in McGill Library's reference collection. |
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Duquesne University,
Pittsburgh |
Duquesne has both print and online versions of Philosopher's Index. To use the library's computers to access the online version, you need to bring a photo id and register at the desk. These computers are in high demand, so the best time to try and get on is late at night or on weekends. | | |
Recommended journals
Top 21 philosophy journals, as selected by Dr. Bob Frazier and Dr. Esther Meek:
Click on links to see descriptions, browse article titles, or read full text. American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly
American Philosophical Quarterly
Augustinian Studies
Episteme: a Journal of Social Epistemology
Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers
History of Philosophy Quarterly
The Journal of Philosophy
Journal of the History of Ideas
Journal of the History of Philosophy
Metaphilosophy
Mind: a Quarterly Review of Philosophy
The Monist: an International Quarterly Journal of General Philosophic Inquiry
Noûs
Phenomenological Inquiry: a Review of Philosophical Ideas and Trends
The Philosophical Quarterly
The Philosophical Review
Philosophy and Public Affairs
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Full text online 2005-present (on campus only) |
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In print 1979-present at McCartney Library |
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Phronesis: A Journal for Ancient Philosophy
The Review of Metaphysics
Tradition and Discovery: The Polanyi Society Periodical
Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society: A Quarterly Journal in American Philosophy
Additional journals to browse:
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Search by Full Text to search every single word of a book. This works best for very specific terms or less common names and phrases | Search WorldCat to find books from libraries all over the world (Available on campus only).
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Add dates in the YEAR box to get only the most recent works, e.g. 1985-2008. |
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Most books that McCartney Library doesn't have can be ordered for free through Interlibrary Loan. It usually takes about a week for the items to arrive. |
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Philosophy professors at Geneva College suggested the following Web sites that might be useful in your research. As with all information, you still must evaluate the source's reliability, currency, accuracy, and relevance.
Research and writing |
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Guidebook for Publishing Philosophy, 1997 edition
http://www.pdcnet.org/guide.html |
Short essays offering tips about writing and submitting books/articles for publication. |
Links to additional resources |
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Epistemelinks:
Philosophy Resources on the Internet
http://www.epistemelinks.com/ |
Organized site listing Web sites by type, topic, philosopher, and other categories. Includes listings of blogs about philosophy, search engines customized to search only philosophy-related sites, online bibliographies, and much more. |
Online dictionaries and encyclopedias |
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Glosario de términos filosóficos (en inglés)
[= Glossary of philosophy terms (in English)]
http://www.filosofia.net/materiales/
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List of definitions for philosophical words from The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy. Browse the alphabetical list of words, or to find a specific term, press Ctrl+F and search for that word. |
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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://plato.stanford.edu |
Like Wikipedia, many editors and contributors add content to the pages. Unlike Wikipedia, only qualified experts are allowed to write and edit articles. |
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The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/ |
Similar to the Stanford Encyclopedia, IEP has editors who control the submission of articles. Editors and contributors are qualified with advanced degrees and work at colleges/universities. |
Web sites of philosophical societies, organizations, etc. |
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American Catholic Philosophical Association
http://www.acpaweb.org/ |
In addition to information about the association's publication, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, this Web site includes APCA conference information and some job postings. |
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American Philosophical Association
http://www.apaonline.org/apa/ |
Some content on Web site is restricted to members only. Useful freely accessible information includes conference information, newsletters, and publications |
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Calvin College Philosophy Department
http://www.calvin.edu/academic/philosophy/ |
Calvin College is a Christian college with a strong tradition in philosophy. Its department web page includes many helpful links and a virtual library with over 170 articles posted online. |
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Cambridge Study Center
http://www.cambridgestudycenter.com/ |
The Cambridge Study Center seeks to help Christians engage with culture and develop a Christian worldview. Its links page has a wealth of sites listed to explore further. |
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Society of Christian Philosophers
http://www.siu.edu/~scp/ |
Contains information about joining the organization, society newsletters, meetings and conferences. Also notes how to subscribe to the SPC email discussion list and archives. |
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Polanyi Society
http://www.missouriwestern.edu/orgs/polanyi/ |
In addition to information about the organization, the Web site also includes links to some essays and lectures by Polanyi, conference information, and back issues of the society's journal. |
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