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- Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy -- On our shevles at: Ref. B41 .B79 2004 (Main Floor)
- A concise reference to the whole history of Western philosophy, from ancient Greece to
the present day, this dictionary allows readers to engage with the central questions of
philosophy, from epistemology to ethics, and from metaphysics to the philosophy of
mathematics.
- Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy -- On our shevles at: Ref. B41 .C35 1999 (Main Floor)
- A comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia that will help you to understand major figures
and ideas in the history of philosophy. Includes the most comprehensive entries on major
philosophers, 400 new entries including over 50 on preeminent contemporary philosophers,
extensive coverage of rapidly developing fields such as the philosophy of mind and applied
ethics, more entries on non-Western philosophy than any comparable volume, and increased
coverage of Continental philosophy.
- Dictionary of Existentialism -- On our shelves at: Ref.
B819 .D455 1999 (Main Floor)
- This text covers key themes in existential thought; be they literary, philosophical,
theological, or psychological. Entries included are: aesthetics, freedom, being,
community, death, epistemology, anxiety, relation, religion, object, metaphysics, and
dozens of others. There are also entries on key existential figures such as: Kierkegaard,
Marcel, Tillich, Arendt, Buber, Sartre, Camus, Ingarden, Bultmann, Dostoyevsky and many
more
- A Dictionary of
Philosophical Terms and Names
- "A concise guide to technical terms and personal names often encountered in the study
of philosophy." Maintained by Garth Kemerling.
- Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy -- On our shelves at: Ref.
B41 .B53 1994 (Main Floor)
- A concise one volume dictionary of philosophical and political
terms covering a wide array of traditions, both Eastern and Western.
- Philosophical Glossary for Beginners
- A glossary of common philosophical terms and concepts.
- Encyclopedia of Aesthetics -- On our shevles at: BH56 .E53 1998 (Main Floor)
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Surveys the full breadth of critical thought on art, culture, and society--from classical
philosophy to contemporary critical theory. Featuring 600 original articles by distinguished
scholars from many fields and countries, it is a comprehensive survey of major concepts,
thinkers, and debates about the meaning, uses, and value of all the arts--from painting and
sculpture to literature, music, theater, dance, television, film, and popular culture. Of
special interest are in-depth surveys of Western aesthetics and broad coverage of non-Western
traditions and theories of art. The work includes cross references, bibliographies, and an
index.
- Companion Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy -- On our shelves at:
Ref.
B121 .C66 1997 (Main Floor)
- A one-volume reference work which features a range of varied philosophical,
ethical and theologial traditions. The encyclopedia is divided into six sections,
each of which covers a specific tradition within Asian philosophy including
Zoroastrian or Persian, Indian, Buddhist, Chinese, Japanese and Islamic. Within each
section the chapters cover such areas as origins of the tradition, approaches to
logic and language, positions on morals and society as well as histories of the
lives of influential thinkers. The individual essays as well as the structure of
this volume allow the reader to compare and contrast the philosophies of these
cultures as well as understand the ways in which the cultures have shaped and been
shaped by the philosophical understanding. It is possible, for example, to relate
the various ways in which Buddhist philosophy has developed in India, Tibet, China,
South-East Asia and Japan.
- Encyclopedia of Classical Philosophy -- On our shelves at:
Ref.
B163 .E53 1997 (Main Floor)
- A reference work on the philosophy of Greek and Roman antiquity. It includes
subjects and figures from the dawn of philosophy in Ionia in the 6th century BC to
the demise of the Academy in Athens in the 6th century AD. Some articles focus on
particular concepts that evoked significant philosophical treatment by the ancients,
and have proved central to later thought. Other articles treat fields that are no
longer considered part of philosophy proper, such as mathematics and science. There
are articles examining areas of intellectual or cultural endeavour, such as poetry
or rhetoric, or genres of philosophical expression, such as dialogue and diatribe.
Still others describe the historical developments of philosophical schools and
traditions. The encyclopedia includes a chronology and guide to further reading.
- Encyclopedia of Ethics -- On our shelves at: Ref.
BJ63 .E45 1992 (Main Floor)
- Covers mostly academic ethics as practiced in the English-speaking world, though it
also covers aspects of moral philosophy in other cultures. Some 435 signed,
cross-referenced articles (with bibliographies) treat such topics as metaethics;
important moral concepts; perennial moral problems; moral, legal, political, and social
theory; applied ethics; and the relationship between philosophical ethics and other
fields. There is also a subject index and a name index of cited authors.
- Encyclopedia of Phenomenology -- On our shelves at: Ref.
B802
.W48
1996 (Main Floor)
- Provides broad coverage of general topics such as science, education, art and
architecture, aesthetics, and music, which are complemented by shorter entries covering
specific concepts and individuals.
- Internet
Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- According to the Web site's descritpion: "Articles in the Internet Encyclopedia of
Philosophy are
from three sources (1) original contributions by specialized philosophers
around the internet, (2) adaptations of material written by the editors for classroom
purposes, and (3) adaptations from public domain sources (typically from two or more
sources per article)."
-
Meta-Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Compare topics in the most important Encyclopedias and Dictionaries of Philosophy on
the Internet, including: The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, The Stanford
Encyclopedia of Philosophy, The Dictionary of the Philosophy of Mind, The Ism Book, The
Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), and A Dictionary of Philosophical Terms and Names
- Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy -- On our shelves at: Ref.
B51
.R68 1998 (Main Floor)
- Contains over 2,000 articles, covering the broadest range of topics in the
philosophical canon, as well as philosophy from all continents and all periods.
- Standford Encyclopedia
of
Philosophy
- "A dynamic reference work, each entry is maintained and kept up to date by an expert
or group of experts in the field. All entries and updates are refereed by the members of
a distinguished Editorial Board before they are made public."
- Great Thinkers of the Western World -- On our shelves at: Ref.
B72
.G74 1992 (Main Floor)
- A guide to the principal theoretical ideas of 116 luminaries--arranged
chronologically, from Parmenides to Albert Camus. Each article provides basic
biographical information, a list of the thinker's major works, a summary of his or
her principal ideas, an essay explaining the thinker's most significant theories and
indicating his or her place in the history of thought, and a brief bibliography of
further readings.
- Masterpieces of World Philosophy -- On our shelves at: Ref. B75
.M37
1990 (Main Floor)
- Some 100 influential works spanning a range of time and thought from the
Analects of Confucius (c. late 6th century B.C.) to Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of
perception (1945) are summarized through critical essays that address themes,
historical background, the life of the author, and the influence on modern thought.
- Oxford Companion to Philosophy -- On our shelves at: Ref. B51
.O94
1995 (Main Floor)
- Provides clear and reliable guidance to the ideas of all notable philosophers
from antiquity to the present day, and to the major philosophical systems around the
globe, from Confucianism to phenomenology.
- Ready Reference to Philosophy East and West -- On our shelves at:
Ref. B72 .B34 1987 (Main Floor)
- Offers a summary account of the history of philosophical thought through the 19th
century, a balanced account of 20th century thought, and lengthy chapters on the history
of Chinese and Indian thought.
- Epistemelinks.com
- Includes over 16,000 categorized links to philosophy resources on the Internet.
- American
Philosophical Association
- "The American Philosophical Association is the main professional organization
for philosophers in the United States. Founded in 1900, its mission is to promote
the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to encourage creative and scholarly
activity in philosophy, to facilitate the professional work and teaching of
philosophers, and to represent philosophy as a discipline."
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Epistemlinks.com
- Epistemlinks.com's Organizations page provides
access to the homepages of philosophy-related organizations such as Associations,
Centers, Institutes, and Societies. The database includes links to well over 300
organizations. You can search by alphabetical order, by topic area, or by philosopher
name.
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