PHIL 8000 - Teaching and Research Methods

Conquering Call Numbers!

I've got a call #, now what?

 

Click the link below for more information.

Browsing for Books

Another option is to browse the STACKS for books.  The following call # areas might be of interest for Classical Studies.

B Philosophy

 Call numbers 

starting with 

 B can be found on the

5th floor

B 108-708 Ancient Philosophy
B 720-765  Medieval Philosophy
B 770-785 Renaissance Philosophy
B 790-5802 Modern Philosophy
BC Logic
BD Speculative Philosophy
BD 95-131 Metaphysics
BD 143-237 Epistemology. Theory of Knowledge
BD 240-260 Methodology
BD 300-450 Ontology
BD 493-701 Cosmology
BH Aesthetics
BJ Ethics

Books, Articles and More!

Vanderbilt University Library Search

Selecting the best search scope for your research needs:

Everything vs. Library Catalog vs. Articles

Search Scope What is included? When should I use it?
Everything
  • Broadest search scope
  • Results will include books and ebooks, articles, and media like DVDs
  • A great option when you are just beginning your research process.
  • Use Everything when you want to survey the research landscape for your topic
Library Catalog
  • Focuses on VU owned items, physical and digital
  • Results will include books and ebooks, and media like DVDs
  • Digital collections like the TV News Archive will also be included in your results
  • You have defined your information needs
  • Use Library Catalog when you are ready to create a tailored search for your topic
Articles
  • Content from selected VU databases
  • Popular and scholarly articles
  • Use Articles to find popular and scholarly articles on your topic.
  • The Articles scope does not search across all databases accessible to the Vanderbilt community.
  • Not finding the articles you need or want more database options?

For a more detailed explanation of your search scope options consult What am I searching?

 

Keyword vs. Subject Searching

Step 1:  Start your search process by brainstorming a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question.

Step 2:  Use these keywords for your initial searches.

Step 3:  Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search.

Screenshot of book record for Knowledge and ignorance of self in Platonic philosophy with subject headings highlighted.

The following databases will help you find articles on your topic:

Philosophy Databases

General Databases

 What is Find it at VU button ?

FindIt@VU provides direct links from a database citation to the fulltext of the article (if available) and other supporting resources.

An FAQ for FindIt@VU is also available.