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Companion Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy

Available on-line through CREDO Reference this work is divided into six sections covering the main traditions within Asian thought: Persian; Indian; Buddhist; Chinese; Japanese; and Islamic philosophy. Go there...

Encyclopedia of Ethics

Available on-line through CREDO Reference, this work covers ethical theory as pursued among English-speaking philosophers. Go there...

iLink Catalog

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OCLC WorldCat

A national catalog used for locating books all over the country. Go there...

1- Humanities Databases

All humanities databases available at Cowles Go there...

1- Social Science Databases

All available social science databases at Cowles. Go there...

Academic Search Complete

Index to over 10,000 periodicals with 5300 providing full-text articles in a wide range of academic disciplines. Go there...

ATLA Religion Index

The ATLA Religion Database is the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all scholarly fields of religion. Indexing journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in more than 60 languages, the ATLA Religion Database includes more than 460,000 article citations from over 1,500 journals, 651 of which are currently indexed. It also provides bibliographic coverage of over 260,000 essay citations from more than 15,400 multi-author works, and more than 423,000 book reviews, and an increasing number of multimedia citations. (from publisher blurb) Coverage Dates: 1949 - current Go there...

CREDO Reference - Philosophy Titles

All the philosophy titles in this database, including A Dictionary of Philosophy, Bloomsbury Guide to Human Thought, Dictionary of Existentialism, Encyclopedia of Classical Philosophy, The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy and more! Go there...

CREDO Reference - Religion Titles

All the religion titles from this database, including Atlas of the Bible, Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend, Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend, Macmillan Dictionary of the Bible, The Holy Bible, King James Version, The Qur'an, Who's Who in Christianity, Who's Who in the New Testament, Who's Who in the Old Testament and more! Go there...

Gale Virtual Reference Religion

Reference works on religion from Gale Virtual Reference Library includes titles such as Contemporary American Religion, Encyclopedia Judaica, Encyclopedia of American Religions, as well as works covering Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism and much more. Go there...

JSTOR (JournalSTORage)

Electronic archive of the complete journal runs (excluding the most recent 2-5 years) of 320 journal titles in 24 academic disciplines. Click on SEARCH to begin Varies (from Volume 1, number 1 for each title). Go there...

Original Sources

Published by Encyclopedia Britannica. Includes original source documents across U.S. & World History, Literature, Social Sciences, Science, Math, Religion, etc. Note: Must use Internet Explorer! Historical and Current Go there...

Philosopher's Index

The Philosopher's Index is a bibliographic database with informative, author-written abstracts covering scholarly research in all areas of philosophy. The literature covered goes back to 1940 and includes journal articles, books, book chapters such as contributions to an anthology, and book reviews. The Philosopher's Index monitors over 550 journals from more than 40 countries and is updated quarterly. (from publisher blurb) Coverage Dates: 1940 - current Go there...

Project Muse

Full-text of 200 scholarly journals published by Johns Hopkins University and other university presses Varies, as early as 1995 - current Go there...

American Jewish History

American Jewish History is the official publication of the American Jewish Historical Society, the oldest national ethnic historical organization in the United States. Go there...

American Journal of Bioethics

American Journal of Bioethics. AJOB provides a rapid, peer-reviewed collection of scholarship about emerging issues in bioethics. Go there...

Catholic Historical Review

It is the only scholarly journal under Catholic auspices in the English-speaking world devoted to the history of the universal Church. It publishes articles, review articles, book reviews, and lists of books received in all areas of church history. Go there...

Ethics and the Environment

Ethics & the Environment is an interdisciplinary forum for theoretical and practical articles, discussions, reviews, and book reviews in the broad area encompassed by environmental ethics. Go there...

Hypatia

Hypatia is the only journal for scholarly research at the intersection of philosophy and women's studies and is a leader in reclaiming the work of women philosophers. Go there...

Journal of Early Christian Studies

Journal of Early Christian Studies focuses on the study of Christianity in the context of late ancient societies and religions from c.e. 100-700. Go there...

Journal of Nietzsche Studies

Essays, articles, notices, and reports pertaining to the life, thought, and writings of Friedrich Nietzsche. Go there...

Journal of Speculative Philosophy

The Journal of Speculative Philosophy publishes systematic and interpretive essays about basic philosophical questions. Go there...

Journal of the History of Ideas

An interdisciplinary publication, JHI covers several fields of historical study including the history of philosophy, literature, thenatural and social sciences, religion, the arts, and culture in general. Go there...

Journal of the History of Philosophy

Journal of the History of Philosophy is an international journal that publishes articles, notes, discussions, and reviews about the history of Western philosophy, broadly conceived. Go there...

Modern Judaism

Modern Judaism provides a distinctive, interdisciplinary forum for discussion of the modern Jewish experience since the Haskalah, the Jewish Enlightenment Go there...

Nashim

Nashim: A Journal of Jewish Women's Studies & Gender Issues provides an international, interdisciplinary academic forum the only one of its kind for the innovative work being done in the many areas of research that comprise the field of Jewish women's and gender studies. Go there...

Philosophy and Literature

The journal offers a constant source of fresh, stimulating ideas in the aesthetics of literature, theory of criticism, philosophical interpretation of literature, and literary treatment of philosophy Go there...

Philosophy and Public Affairs

PHILOSOPHY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS contains philosophical discussions of substantive legal, social, and political problems, as well as discussions of the more abstract questions to which these discussions give rise. Go there...

Philosophy and Rhetoric

For over 25 years, Philosophy and Rhetoric has published some of the most influential articles on relations between philosophy and rhetoric. Go there...

Philosophy East and West

Philosophy East and West features specialized articles and essays that illuminate the distinctive characteristics of philosophical traditions in Asia and their relationship to Western thought. Go there...

Philosophy, Psychiatry and Psychology

The journal advances philosophical inquiry in psychiatry and abnormal psychology while making clinical material and theory more accessible to philosophers. Go there...

Religion and American Culture

Religion and American Culture is devoted to promoting the ongoing scholarly discussion of the nature, terms, and dynamics of religion in America. Go there...

Spiritus

An expansion of the highly regarded Christian Spirituality Bulletin, Spiritus covers a wide range of disciplines within the field of religious studies: history, philosophy, theology, and psychology Go there...

American Philosophical Association

The American Philosophical Association is the main professional organization for philosophers in the United States. Founded in 1900, its mission is to promote the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy, to facilitate the professional work and teaching of philosophers, and to represent philosophy as a discipline. Go there...

Association of Religion Data Archives

The focus of this site is "to preserve quantitative data on American religion" while increasing and enhancing the use of such data. The archive includes data about churches, membership, individuals, congregations, and denominations. Go there...

Bible Gateway

Bible Gateway contains features such as multiple translations and languages, audio Bibles, and multiple search options. The user may chose from 81 Bibles currently available, comprising 56 searchable texts, 12 audio Bibles and 13 e-books. There are 16 different translations and 29 available languages. Go there...

Buddanet

. Buddhanet.net provides access to many full-text primary and secondary materials for both the Therevada and Mahayana traditions. Online study guides, including well-developed courses for Buddhists, are featured, along with an e-book library, an audio library, and a library of zipped files. Buddhanet.net also hosts an e-zine (BuddaZine), online meditations, and meditation classes. Reference tools, such as time lines of Buddhist history, a global directory for Buddhist organizations and teachers, and up-to-date news are included. Go there...

Counterbalance Interactive Library

The intention of this site is to fuel creative thinking by encouraging dialogue between the religious and scientific worldviews. The library offers an immense range of topics, including the creation of the world, evolution, the relationship of humans to the environment, genetic research, the conflict between fundamentalism and science, and ethical issues. Go there...

Ethics Updates

This site is intended for instructors and students of both theoretical and applied ethics courses. Its aim is to provide updates on current literature, both professional and popular. Go there...

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Entries typically include a brief synopsis, a hyperlinked table of contents, and suggestions for further reading; some include illustrations. Most not only name the author but also provide an e-mail link. Go there...

Islam and Islamic Studies Resources

This site provides a selective guide to Islamic resources on the Web. It limits links to primary sources (such as sacred texts, official documents, and statements; or materials by religious groups) and scholarly secondary sources. Organized around 12 broad categories, it is designed for browsing, exploring, and learning Go there...

Judaism and Jewish Resources

This resource lists and very briefly describes Web sites devoted to a wide range of topics in Jewish religion and culture, including Israel and Zionism and contemporary Jewish social and communal life. Go there...

PhilSci Archive

An electronic archive for preprints in the philosophy of science. It is offered as a free service to the philosophy of science community. The goal of the Archive is to promote communication in the field by the rapid dissemination of new work. Go there...

PhilWeb

With sections devoted to 15 branches of philosophy, 21 philosophical methodologies, 4 historical eras, 22 regions, and hundreds upon hundreds of philosophers and other theorists, PHILWEB is a massive pathfinder to print and electronic information in philosophy. Go there...

Pluralism Project

This site systematizes searches of congregations that practice outreach to other faiths. Among its features is Religious Diversity News, compiled full-text articles (1997 to the present) that are searchable by keyword and date, and that contain links to primary sources providing opportunity for further research. Go there...

Religion Online

This site is a growing digital library of over 1,500 English-language Christian theological classics and contemporary works, including essays, monographs, chapters, and speeches. Go there...

Religious Liberty Archive

This site serves as a repository of information and resources about "state and federal laws pertaining to religious freedom in the United States." Go there...

Religious Movements Project

The purpose of this site is to promote religious tolerance and appreciation of the positive benefits of pluralism and religious diversity. Go there...

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Entries are authored by professors drawn from a variety of well-respected institutions. This site represents an attempt to create a dynamic "idea driven" reference work for professional philosophers and students. Go there...