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*Philosophy: Find Books

This subject guide provides resources, including database information, journals, websites, and important organizations to assist research in the field of Philosophy.

Library Catalog Search

Find Books & DVDs:

Where to Begin

A good place to begin is by searching in Research Starter for articles or the catalog for books, CDs, and DVD's. You can also browse our shelves. For a quick overview of the general Philosophy reference books, you can see what the library has on hand here:

Explore the Hoover Library's Reference 
Collection for reference texts about philosophy
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Some helpful call number ranges for browsing are:

  • 100 Philosophy 
  • 110 Metaphysics
  • 120 Epistemology
  • 140 Specific Philosophical Schools
  • 160 Logic
  • 170 Ethics (Moral, Philosophy, Bioethics)
  • 180 Ancient, Medieval, Oriental Philosophy
  • 190 Modern Western Philosophy
  • 210 Philosophy & Theory of Religion

 

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