Online Databases
There are many databases available through the Learning Resources Center at TTC which may be helpful in the areas of Religion and Philosophy. Below are a few specific databases in these areas:
- JSTOR - This database contains articles from specific Philosophy publications such as Ethics, Journal of Philosophy, and many others.
- Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - Browse or search for information on controversial topics that may impact Religion such as abortion, capital punishment, and many others.
- Infotrac - Expanded Academic - Offers articles on a wide range of issues, including information related to Religion and Philosophy through the keyword and subject guide search options.
- SIRS - Provides up-to-date information on issues related to the Humanities, including Religion and Philosophy through the Renaissance database offered through SIRS.
Books (Print)
Below are just a few books covering the topics of Religion and Philosophy available in the library. To view availability of books check the library catalog. For additional titles in these areas try other search terms or keywords or use a combination of search terms.
Religion
- The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions - BL2525.L49 2002 (Main - Reference)
- Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities - BL 473.C67 2000 (Main)
- The World's Religions - BL 80.2.S615 1998 (Main)
Philosophy
- The Oxford Companion to Philosophy - B 51.O94 1995 (Main and Palmer; also available through Netlibrary)
- Encyclopedia of Enlightenment - B 802.W48 1996 (Main - Reference)
- Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy - B 121.L43 1999 (Main - Reference)
- Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy -B 51.L58 2000 (Main - Reference; also available through Netlibrary)
Books (Netlibrary - E-books)
The Learning Resources Center/Library also has many books available to read online through NetLibrary (available through Online Databases). Below are just a few books in the areas of Religion and Philosophy. Remember to try additional search terms to retrieve the most relevant titles in these areas.
Religion
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Active New Religions, Sects, and Cults
- Cults in America: A Reference Handbook
- World Order and Religion
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions
Philosophy
- Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- The Edinburgh Encyclopedia of Continental Philosophy
- The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
Websites
There are many useful websites in the areas of Religion and Philosophy available through the Internet. However, always be careful to fully evaluate a website before using it as a source. Remember, almost anyone can put anything on the Internet. For assistance, review Website Evaluation available through the Research Help link. Below are listed several websites which may be useful in these subject areas.
Philosophy
- Philosophy - The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - http://plato.stanford.edu/
- Guide to Philosophy on the Internet - www.earlham.edu/~peters/philinks.htm
- Ibiblio - (useful for Philosophy and Religion) - www.ibiblio.org/collection/religion.html
Religion
- Ramsey Library Research Guides - World Religions - http://bullpup.lib.unca.edu/library/rr/religions.html
- SMSU Libraries - http://library.smsu.edu/resources/religion.shtml
- Religious Movements Homepage - http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/
- Religious Tolerance - http://www.religioustolerance.org/
