Research Guides: Philosophy: Quick Start

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Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2nd ed
Aiming to cover the whole of philosophy, it "deals with ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy; and it discusses the theories of mathematicians, physicists, biologists, sociologists, psychologists, moral reformers, and religious thinkers where these have had an impact on philosophy."

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Aiming to cover the whole of philosophy, it "deals with ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy; and it discusses the theories of mathematicians, physicists, biologists, sociologists, psychologists, moral reformers, and religious thinkers where these have had an impact on philosophy."

Quick Start - Find Articles from Philosophy Journals

PhilPapers
Index and bibliography of journal articles, books, open access archives, and personal pages by academic philosophers. Searching is open to everyone, but full text for many publications requires a subscription. Check Sterne Library’s Electronic Journals list or Local Catalog for online or print access if necessary.

Philosopher's Index
Covers ethics, aesthetics, social and political philosophy, epistemology, logic, and the philosophy of law, religion, science, history, education, and language.

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