LibGuides: Philosophy: Reference

Understanding Your Topic

The first step in research in any subject is making sure you understand your topic. Use dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference sources to gather background information to better understand your topic.

Philosophy Encyclopedias and Dictionaries via Lakeland CC

The Oxford Companion to Philosophy by Ted Honderich (Editor)
Call Number: B51 .O94 2005

Oxford University Press presents a major new edition of the definitive philosophical reference work for readers at all levels.

Philosophy Encyclopedias

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A peer-reviewed online encyclopedia that provides detailed information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A scholarly reference work providing information on key topics in philosophy.

Additional Reference Sources

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
A collection of reference e-books covering a wide range of topics.

Ergo, An Open-Access Journal of Philosophy
Ergo is an open-access journal on the subject of philosophy that accepts submissions on all aspects of philosophy.
Open Philosophy
Open Philosophy is an international Open Access, peer-reviewed academic journal covering all areas of philosophy.
Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy
The Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy is a peer-reviewed online journal in moral, social, political, and legal philosophy.