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Encyclopedia of Philosophy This is the 2nd edition of the well-respected encyclopedia (published by MacMillan) with expanded coverage of Asian, Islamic and other philosophies. Articles include substantial bibliographies.
Encyclopedia of Semiotics This is a guide to concepts in semiotics, sign theory, and cultural studies. Three hundred entries by leading scholars in a variety of fields from anthropology and literary theory to linguistics and philosophy survey the study of signs and symbols in human culture. These articles cover key concepts, theories, theorists, schools of thought, and issues in communications, cognition, and cultural theory.

International Directory of Philosophy The International Directory of Philosophy contains information on university philosophy departments and programs, philosophical societies, associations, research centers and institutes, journals, and philosophy publishers around the world.

Oxford Companion to Philosophy This companion covers all areas of philosophy and notable philosophers from antiquity to the present day. The second edition has been revised and updated, and includes 300 new articles on current topics, such as animal consciousness, cloning, corporate responsibility, the family, globalization, and terrorism.
Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy This dictionary covers all areas of philosophy and contains terms from the related fields of religion, science, and logic. It includes biographies of famous and influential philosophers and covers the most recent terms and concepts from Western philosophical traditions, as well as Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophy.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy (printed encyclopedia) Located in Hamilton Reference, click on title for call number. This encyclopedia is a standard reference source and covers philosophy worldwide. It provides a good starting point for topics in Asian philosophy as well as Western. Articles include substantial bibliographies.
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Printed encyclopedia. Use in library. Click on the title to see the library catalog record with the call number.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) was designed from its inception (September 1995) as a dynamic reference work, where each entry is maintained and kept up to date by an expert or group of experts in the field. All entries and updates are refereed by an editorial board before they are made public.