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Philosophy
A good place to start looking for quality philosophy resources. Please contact Susan Ariew if you have suggested resources for this guide.
Scholarly Articles
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Philosopher's IndexCitations and abstracts covering scholarly research in all areas of philosophy. Includes articles, books and book reviews. Coverage from 1940 forward.
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POIESIS: Philosophy Online SerialsIncluded in the Philosophy Documentation Center Collection, this resource covers hundreds of selected philosophy journals and series.
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Google ScholarA simple way to search for scholarly literature. Includes full text and citations. Searching while signed in to the USF Library website provides wider access to full text content from USF subscriptions.
Books and Book Collections
In philosophy, much of what is published in the field is located in books and book chapters, so this would be a great place to begin your search. Below are a list of sources for finding books that offer overviews about your chosen topic or philosopher.
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Cambridge Companions OnlineA series of authoritative guides, written on leading experts, with introductions to major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods.
See also links on the left to encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and digital book collections in this guide for more resources that can get you started.