Philosophy Research Guide
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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.
Articles and Journals
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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.
Academic Search Ultimate -- Large multi-disciplinary database with many articles available full-text. Learn how to search Academic Search Ultimate with McCartney Library's research guide.
Atla Religion Database -- 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.