Resources

On this page you can find links to research resources, helpful websites for reference, tips for making stronger arguments, as well as  information on where to get academic help on campus. Scroll down to look at the different categories.

Reference and Encyclopedia

Tips for writing a philosophy paper

Step by step guidelines for outlining a powerful argument in any topic.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

A great source for academic articles on almost every philosophical argument. Very technical, however so be aware that you don’t unintentionally plagiarize if you use this as a resource.

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Another great resource for detailed information on philosophical debates and issues. Slighty less technical.

Encyclopedia Britannica

The classic encyclopedia online. Also available through the College of Charleston library page.

Continental Philosophy

A bulletin board of articles and news about historical and contemporary continental philosophers.

PDF Search Engine

A great source to look for a PDF files for free. Includes articles and books of all genres.

Google Scholar

Another online resource for academic articles like JSTOR or Project Muse.

OneLook Dictionary

Just like it sounds, this site connects you to several different dictionary sites for comparison.

Magazines and Blogroll

Philosophy Now

The most read English langauge philosophy magazine. New issues come out every two months and aim to make to philosophical discusssions exciting and accessible. Articles on all topics in Western Philosophy are covered.

The Prosblogion

A small group blog dedicated to issues in Philosophy of Religion.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle is the no.1 source for news, information and jobs in Universities. Issues in the Chronicle Review relate to the arts and literature.

Arts and Letters Daily

A daily update of articles and news fron all over the internet! It can be a little overwhelming, but you’re bound to find something intriguing every time.

The Philosophers’ Magazine

A quarterly magazine that often includes interviews and discussions with top-tier contemporary philosophers.

Experimental Philosophy

A typepad coordinated by CofC’s own Thomas Nadelhoffer. This site focuses on articles, and events in the developing field of experimental philosophy.

Matters of Substance

A blog site dedicated to the study of metaphysics.

Academia

American Philosophical Association

Leiter Reports

Philosophical Gourmet

Directory of Philosophers

Additional Resources

The Philosophy Pages

Epistemelinks