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Approaches to Research in Philosophy

The following guides describe how to conduct research in the field of philosophy and list and annotate important sources.

Philosophy: a Guide to the Reference Literature
REF Z7125.B97 2006

The Philosopher's Guide to Sources, Research Tools, Professional Life and Related Fields
REF Z7125.D445

The Philosopher's Toolkit: a Compendium of Philosophical Concepts and Methods
REF BC177.B19 2003

"This book ties together the many methodological "tools" of philosophy, such as logic, conceptual analysis, moral and aesthetic criticism, and the limits of human reasoning into a concise, readable, and accurate descriptive analysis. Cross-references follow each brief section, with useful and up-to-date suggestions for further, more in-depth reading."

Also refer to the following useful book:

Blackwell Companion to Philosophy
B21.B56 2003

The emphasis of this book is on Anglo-American philosophy in the mid-to-late 20th century. It combines chapters on historical developments in philosophy with specialist chapters on standard introductory topics, central concepts, and debates within the field.

Last Updated: 07 May 2012