The Philosophy collection is on Floor 3 of the Library. Printed books are arranged by subject and philosophy is shelved at B in the classification scheme.
Most of our print books can be borrowed. If the book you want is on loan, you can place a hold on it and you will get an email when it comes back. Additionally, ebooks are available via Library Search.
Use our online reading lists to find key readings for your modules. Link directly to books, ebooks, book chapters, journal articles and other resources.
Very Short Introductions
A collection of 800+ ebooks, including 120+ philosophy titles, from Oxford University Press. Written for undergraduate students, each title provides a concise introduction to a subject, outlining key concepts and essential knowledge in the field.
Past Masters
A collection of full-text primary sources, including the complete works, letters and journals of classical authors and texts in philosophy.
Oxford Bibliographies
A guide to scholarly literature across many academic disciplines including philosophy. Written for students and researchers of all levels, the articles combine encyclopaedia essays and annotated bibliographies.
Cambridge Companions Online
The Cambridge Companions to Philosophy and Religion collection features 250+ ebooks from Cambridge University Press. Written for students and researchers of all levels, each title features authoritative guides to key philosophers and philosophy topics.
Oxford Handbooks Online
A collection of 1,000+ research essays, including 100+ philosophy, from Oxford University Press. Written for students and researchers of all levels, each essay introduces key concepts, current research and future debates.
Oxford Scholarship Online
A collection of 4,000+ philosophy research monographs and other scholarly publications from Oxford University Press.
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Order new books, borrow inter-library loans, digitise articles and chapters, request postal loans.
Discover a range of library and study skills guides including how to study at university, how to think critically, and how to write essays and prepare for examinations.
Discover how to avoid plagiarism, how to use the Harvard referencing style, and how to manage references with EndNote referencing software.
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Internet Encyclopedia
Stanford Encyclopaedia