Research Guides: Philosophy Subject Guide: Reference Sources

Reference Sources

Reference sources like Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Handbooks can help you better understand the background of your topic.

Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Call Number: Online
Lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects, the Encyclopedia has earned its place as a first-stop resource for general readers, students and educators.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy by Robert Audi (ed)
Call Number: B 41 C35 2015 (Print)
Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion: Eastern and Western Thought by William Reese (ed)
Call Number: B 41 R43 1980 (Print)

The Oxford handbook of philosophy and psychiatry
A comprehensive reference resource for both philosophy and psychiatry.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Free online encyclopedia from Stanford University. Content continuously being added and revised.

Cambridge Histories Online This link opens in a new window
Langara has access to the Ancient History and Classics Collection, including these multi-volume works:

Cambridge History of Hellenistic Philosophy
Cambridge History of Philosophy in Late Antiquity
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
A large collection of online reference books and encyclopedias.