Above are the libraries collection of Philosophy Cambridge Companions. They are a fantastic way to get an in-depth background on a variety of topics.
You can also find a selection of Cambridge companions specific to certain philosophers in the philosophers tab.
What is a handbook?
Books that tend to summarize a specific topic. They may contain introductions or summaries to let you quickly understand the basics about a topic and include important and sometimes the most recent academic work on a topic. Examples of handbooks that can only be found in the library are below. Handbooks are also searchable via both FoxHunt and the database above.
Subject |
LOC Area |
Philosophy (General) | B1-5802 |
General Works |
B69-99 |
Ancient Philosophy | B108-708 |
Medieval Philosophy | B720-765 |
Renaissance Philosophy | B770-785 |
Modern | B790-5802 |
Special Topics/ Schools of Philosophy | B808-849 |
Philosophy by Region or Country | B850-5739 |
Philosophy by Religion | B5800-5802 |
Logic | BC1-199 |
Speculative Philosophy | BD10-701 |
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