Research Guide for: Philosophy

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Philosophy - Collection Development Profile

PURPOSE:

The general purpose of the philosophy collection is to support the curriculum-related information needs of students and faculty.

COLLECTION PARAMETERS:

Language: English

Date of publication: The emphasis is on current knowledge, especially in the area of ethics. Older materials may be purchased for biographical and historical coverage, as well as to complete coverage of all areas of philosophy and religion.

Geographical coverage: International in scope.

Formats preferred: Monographs and journals. Audiovisual and electronic resources are selectively included.

STATUS OF PROGRAM

Philosophy is part of the English Department. There are 4 faculty members and about 15 majors as of September 1999. Degree program is offered in Bachelor of Arts.

Core classes: Critical thinking is included as one of the courses to meet requirement for Oral Communication in Area B. In Area C two philosophy courses are included: Introduction to Philosophy and Philosophy and Literature. Students can also receive a minor in philosophy or religion.

Courses offered: Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Ethics, Philosophy and Literature, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, American Philosophy, Analytic Philosophy, Symbolic Logic, Existentialism, Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, Biblical Hermeneutics, Philosophy of Religion, World Religions, History and Philosophy of Science, Phenomenology, Philosophical Issues in Criminal Justice, Professional Ethics, and special topics.

COLLECTING LEVEL - Study or Instructional Support Level

The core collection focuses on areas covered by the curriculum. Peripheral area is social and political theory.

Collection development responsibility resides with the Philosophy teachers and chair of the English Department. The Acquisitions librarian, Instructional Services librarian responsible for the Reference collection, and the liaison librarian may also select materials needed for the collection.