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Philosophy

Books, Articles, and Websites for Philosophy

Online Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia databases with philosophy coverage:

Britannica Academic

Because of the breadth of content, some students use Britannica as a one-stop destination for all their needs, especially for shorter assignments. Watch out for a European bias here, because some topics unique to the U.S. get ephemeral treatment.
Credo Reference
Salem Press Online

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Example online encyclopedias in the library catalog:

Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Professor Edward Craig; Edward Craig
Publication Date: 2013
Dictionary of World Philosophy by A. Pablo Iannone
Publication Date: 2014
Ethics by John K. Roth
Publication Date: 2005
The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book by Ed D'Angelo
Publication Date: 2020
The Routledge Dictionary of Philosophy by Michael Proudfoot; A. R. Lacey
Publication Date: 2009

Encyclopedias that are free on the Web:

Example Print Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Call Number: 103 En19e2
Publication Date: 2005
10 Volumes
Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics (Online) by Ruth Chadwick
Call Number: 170.3 En19c
Publication Date: 2011
4 Volumes
International Encyclopedia of Ethics by Hugh LaFollette (Editor-In-Chief)
Call Number: 174.957 En19p
Publication Date: 2013
5 Volumes
The Oxford Handbook of the History of Ethics by Roger Crisp (Editor)
Call Number: 170.9 Ox2c
Publication Date: 2013
The Oxford Handbook of Aristotle by Christopher Shields (Editor)
Publication Date: 2012

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