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Philosophy

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Search the Library to find books and ebooks by your Philosopher.
⇒ Use limits to narrow down by language, author, format, etc. Examples:

  • Republic
    - Location: Rutherford; UAlberta Internet
    - Language: Ancient Greek

     
  • A search for Simone de Beauvoir will find items by and about her. Limit by Author to focus on works by her. 
     
  • If you're looking for a short treatise by a specific philosopher, search for the collected works of that philosopher. Limit to "Catalog only", eg:
        AuthorWittgenstein Title: Works  (using the title word "Works" helps to focus on English translations, if that is what you need)
    - If you're looking for English translations, you can limit by language, eg:
        Author: Wittgenstein Title: Works  Language: English

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What are Primary Sources?

In Philosophy, primary sources can include:

  • Philosophical texts, treatises, meditations

  • Personal narratives, diaries, memoirs, correspondence, letters

  • Speeches