Philosophy

To familiarize yourself with certain topics or language used in your discipline, you might consult specialized philosophy reference sources such as encyclopedias and dictionaries to find:

• Introductions to major philosophers and their works

• Definitions and overviews of topics 

• Bibliographies pointing you to more sources

• Major events influencing the field

• Historical timelines of philosophical works 

In this section are some key philosophy reference works that can be helpful as you begin your research.