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Reference Works
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).
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Articles and Journals
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.
Philosopher's Index
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Academic Search Complete
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ATLA Religion Database
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Recommended journals
American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly
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Indexed 2003-present in Academic Search Complete |
American Philosophical Quarterly
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Indexed 2003-present in Academic Search Complete |
Augustinian Studies
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Indexed 2005-present in Academic Search Complete |
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Table of contents from 1997-present at http://www.pdcnet.org/august.html |
Episteme: a Journal of Social Epistemology
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Table of contents online at http://www.episteme.us.com/ |
Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers
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Indexed 1984-present in ATLA Religion Database. |
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Indexed online at http://www.faithandphilosophy.com/ |
History of Philosophy Quarterly
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Publisher's Web site: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/hpq.html |
The Journal of Philosophy
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In print 1967-present at McCartney Library |
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Indexed 1993-present in Academic Search Complete |
Journal of the History of Ideas
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Full text online 2000-present (on campus only) |
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In print 1940-present at McCartney Library |
Journal of the History of Philosophy
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Indexed 1993-present in Academic Search Complete |
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Table of contents 1963-present at http://philosophy.duke.edu/jhp/ |
Metaphilosophy
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Full text online 1998-one year ago in Academic Search Complete (Indexed 1998-present) |
Mind: a Quarterly Review of Philosophy
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Indexed 1993-present in Academic Search Complete |
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Table of contents 1976-present at http://www3.oup.co.uk/mind/ |
The Monist: an International Quarterly Journal of General Philosophic Inquiry
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Full text online 1990-present in Academic Search Complete |
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In print 2003-2006 at McCartney Library |
Noûs
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Full text online 1997-one year ago in Academic Search Complete (Indexed 1997-present) |
Phenomenological Inquiry: a Review of Philosophical Ideas and Trends
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Publisher's Web site: www.phenomenology.org |
The Philosophical Quarterly
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Full text online 1974-one year ago in Academic Search Complete (Indexed 1974-present) |
The Philosophical Review
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In print 1966-present at McCartney Library |
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Indexed 1994-present in Academic Search Complete |
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 |
Phronesis: A Journal for Ancient Philosophy
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Full text online 1991-one year ago in Academic Search Complete (Indexed 1991-present) |
The Review of Metaphysics
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In print v.57 (2003)-present at McCartney Library |
Tradition and Discovery: The Polanyi Society Periodical
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Full text online at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/orgs/polanyi/ |
Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society: A Quarterly Journal in American Philosophy
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Full text online 1965-present in Academic Search Complete |
Additional journals to browse:
- An extensive list of journals selected by Geneva's philosophy department.
- Online full-text philosophy journals from McCartney Library databases.
- List from the Directory of Open Access Journals of English and foreign language philosophy journals available free online.
- Explore the Web sites listed below to find journal suggestions from other sources.
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Books
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| Works about a philosopher | Last name, first name | Subject Heading Search | Dewey, John |
| Works about philosophy | Philosophy | Subject Heading Search | Philosophy (click on a relevant topic to see titles) |
| Philosophy of a subject | [keyword] and philosophy | Subject Keyword Search | economics and philosophy |
| Specific topics | [keyword] [keyword] and [keyword] "exact phrase" |
Keyword Boolean Search | stoics necessity and logic "set theory" |
Online and in other libraries
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Web sites
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.
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Guidebook for Publishing Philosophy, 1997 edition |
Short essays offering tips about writing and submitting books/articles for publication. |
Links to additional resources | |
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Epistemelinks: |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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