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Dictionaries and Encyclopedias : Introduction

You can use dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference works to:

Some useful dictionaries and encyclopedias are listed below.

Stanford encyclopedia of philosophy
Dynamic reference work. Each entry is maintained and kept up to date by an expert or group of experts in the field. All entries and updates are refereed by the members of a distinguished Editorial Board before they are made public. Fixed editions of the Encyclopedia are created and archived every three months.

Oxford dictionary of national biography
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is the national record of men and women who have shaped British history and culture, worldwide, from the Romans to the 21st century.
Oxford English dictionary online
Provides access to the material contained in the 20-volume Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary and the 3 volumes of Additions.
Literary encyclopedia
Original literary reference encyclopedia, including philosophical works, written by specialists from universities around the world. It provides over 6400 authoritative profiles of authors, works and topics.
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Dictionary of philosophical terms
Concise guide to technical terms and personal names often encountered in the study of philosophy.
Internet encyclopedia of philosophy
Provides open access to detailed, scholarly, peer-reviewed information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy.