Looking for information on something in philosophy? The following are some resources I’m working on putting together. They are mostly for my own reference, but feel free to take a look.

Dictionaries

• Phil. Pages Philosophy Dictionary – it’s free! Search for philosophy vocabulary/lingo.
• Runes Dictionary of Philosophy – also free, but older (1942), Dagobert D. Runes (ed.).

Encyclopedias (Free & Online)

• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) – high quality, comprehensive, but high-level reading.
• Internet Encycolopedia of Philosophy (IEP) – good quality, not (currently) as comprehensive, but often a bit easier reading.
• Wikipedia Philosophy Portal – anyone can edit it, so quality is sparse; beware!

Reading & Writing

• Guidelines on Reading Philosophy – helpful study tips by Jim Pryor.
• How to Construct an Essay – guidelines for writing an essay/paper in the humanities/social sciences.
• Writing in Philosophy – how to write essays/papers in the discipline of philosophy.

Toolkits

• Glossary of First-Order Logic – by Peter Suber.
• Philosophy Basics – basic concepts, such as arguments, validity, and soundness.
• Philosophical Terms and Methods – by Jim Pryor.
• Common Philosophical Terminology (coming soon)

Other

• Greek – letters and symbols often used in philosophy.
• Latin Phrases – a list of Latin words and phrases, which are often used in philosophy.
• Philosophy Links – a collection of external links by category.