Who should use this database?

Those wanting to find information on philosophy and its related fields.

What kinds of materials are referenced in the database?

This database is the online version of the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Released in June, 1998, it was the first multi-volume encyclopedia of philosophy published in over 30 years. It contains over 2,000 original articles from over 1,300 leading experts across the discipline of philosophy. Topics include Anglo-American, ethical and political, cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, continental and contemporary philosophy.

What years does the database cover?

The encyclopedia covers philosophical topics throughout recorded history. It was published in June 1998, and the database is updated quarterly.

Will I find full-text articles in the database?

This is not an article database, but it has the full text of the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy.