Philosophy Subject Guide   Tags: philosophy  

This subject guide lists some resources and subject terms that are useful for doing research in philosophy.

Check out the newest materials in these areas:

B - Philosophy (General)
BC - Logic
BD - Speculative Philosophy
BF - Psychology
BH - Aesthetics
BJ - Ethics

(Want to know more about how these classes are organized?  Check out the Library of Congress classification overview here (PDF).)

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