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Philosophy Research

A research guide for Philsophy 413: Junior/Senior Seminar

Searching for Books

Search through the Bortz Library Catalog to find books, movies, and other library resources. Try clicking on the subject terms below to be taken directly to the catalog results, or use the search box to enter your own search terms. 

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Reference Books

A reference book is a a source of factual information on a particular topic. These booksare typically referred to for consultation on specific topics rather than read through continuously. Examples of reference books include dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, etc.

Reference books are a useful tool for finding accurate historical information, statisticss, biographical information, maps, and more. 

Below is a sampling of reference books relating to different topics and time periods relating to Philosophy.