Research Guides: *Philosophy: Getting Started

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Department of Philosophy

Kresge Hall

1880 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208-2214
(847) 491-3656

Email: philosophy@northwestern.edu

Department website: http://www.philosophy.northwestern.edu/

Key Resources

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
With over, 1,600 entries online, the SEP was designed so that each entry is maintained and kept up-to-date by an expert or group of experts in the field. All entries and substantive updates are refereed by the members of a distinguished Editorial Board before they are made public.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
REP Online is a trusted source of quality information, providing access to over 2,800 articles that have been edited for level and consistency by a team of renowned subject experts.

Oxford Bibliographies: Philosophy
Offers annotated bibliographies of the most important books and articles on specific topics in the field of philosophy. Particularly useful for anyone beginning research of one of the topics covered. Articles on individual philosophers are also useful for identifying the standard editions and translations.
Philosopher's Index
The Philosopher's Index provides access to articles in the field of philosophy published in journals and books since 1940. For many years the standard index to the philosophical literature.
PhilPapers: Philosophical Papers Online
A index and bibliography of philosophy maintained by the community of philosophers. Sources include journals, books, open access archives, and personal pages maintained by philosophers. Aims to be comprehensive for philosophical publications back to the beginnings of printing in the 15th century.

Digital Publishing and Philosophy Librarian

Chris Diaz

Email Me

Contact:

University Library
2 - East - Digital Scholarship Services
1970 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

847-467-6693

Office Hours

While I am always available for a scheduled in-person or online consultation, I am also available for walk-in appointments on Thursdays from 11 pm - 12 pm Philosophy Department's Brentano Library in Kresge 3520.