Philosophy
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Scott Dennis
Contact:
209 Hatcher Graduate Library
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190
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Best places to find philosophy articles
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PhilPapers (with U-M Ann Arbor links to full text)A comprehensive index and bibliography of philosophy maintained by the community of philosophers. Monitors journals in many areas of philosophy, as well as archives and personal webpages. Also accepts articles directly from professional authors, who can provide links or upload copies.
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U-M Library Articles SearchThe most comprehensive index of articles available from the library--over a half-billion articles from nearly 100,000 journals, newspapers and magazines, in all subjects, including philosophy, with "Go to item" links to full text. Like Google for the library's online content, but without the ads!
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Google Scholar (with "Availability at U-Michigan" links)Search engine for scholarly works, with "Availability at U-Michigan" links (powered by "MGet It") that connect to full text, automated searching of catalog, automated completion of requests for delivery services, etc.
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The Philosopher's IndexIndexing and authors' abstracts for books and articles from over 400 journals of philosophy and related interdisciplinary fields, from 1940 to the present.
Best places at U-M to find philosophy books
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U-M Library Catalog SearchCatalog of the U-M University Library and selected other U-M libraries, with over 13 million items in all formats (print, online, microfilm, etc.).
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Tanner Library CatalogCatalog of the U-M Philosophy Department's non-circulating collection of 6,000 books (nearly all of which are also available at the U-M University Library, where they can be checked out). Located in Rooms 1171-1175 on the first floor of Angell Hall, 435 South State Street; public hours vary.
Best encyclopedias
Find overviews of topics, philosophers, schools of thought--including lists of the best articles and books to consult for further research.
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Last Updated: Dec 2, 2025 10:28 AM
Subjects: Humanities
Tags: aesthetics, ethics, logic, metaphysics