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Subject guide for Philosophy

Key resources Where to study
Use StarPlus to find online and print materials including books, journals and databases. The Information Commons is where you'll find most of the books recommended for your modules. The IC provides a range of study environments, including bookable group study rooms and silent study space.
Use myResource Lists to find materials on your reading lists. Alternative study spaces are available at Western Bank Library where you'll also find philosophy books and print journals.
Information about our other sites
Key databases Key web sites
Oxford Scholarship Online philosophy collection Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Philosopher's index via EBSCO Other useful web sites for philosophy
British humanities index (BHI) via ProQuest General internet resources
Other useful databases for philosophy
Key reference and data sources
Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy online
Other useful reference and data sources for philosophy
Information literacy Contacts and News
Information skills tutorials for philosophy Your Subject Librarian is Clare Scott c.scott@sheffield.ac.uk
Information literacy Faculty blog
Library News
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