This is the research guide for Philosophy. You can start by looking through this page and learning about how to find books digitally through the library catalog or physically via the library stacks. You can also use the tabs to maneuver to more specific resources ranging from different source types and how to's on finding sources.
If you find yourself stuck and needing more help or just have general questions don't forget to reach out to your Subject Librarian! We're here to help!
The library catalog allows you to search Reed's holdings, Summit (Northwest libraries), and libraries worldwide (WorldCat). In addition to books and media, the catalog also includes an extensive amount of journal article citations and full-text links.
There are many handbooks, dictionaries, and encyclopedias that provide basic information. If you are not clear about your topic, try establishing its limits with a good definition and some introductory information. The following general sources can give you a quick overview or summary of a topic, and you can find more specialized resources in the Reference Room.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A dynamic encyclopedia with each entry maintained and kept up-to-date by an expert or group of experts in the field.
The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
Comprehensive in coverage. Other than primary sources mentioned in articles there are no bibliographies.
The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
Includes brief bibliographies, portraits, a chronological table and a table of logical symbols.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A comprehensive encyclopedia. The online version can be browsed by philosophical themes, philosophies, historical periods, and religions. Full-text entries can be searched by keyword, title, contributor, or bibliography.
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