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Why search here? The main database for finding scholarship in philosophy, including peer-reviewed books .
Content type: Abstracts of scholarly articles, books
Broader than PhilPapers; it covers the areas of ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, logic, and metaphysics as well as material on the philosophy of disciplines, such as law, religion, science, history, and education.
Language: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, etc.
Why search here? Search here for scholarly resources about the Medieval Period (300-1500), from a variety of displines.
Content type: Abstracts of scholarly articles, essay collections, and conference proceedings
Special Note: Limited to 3 simultaneous users
Disciplinary areas include: Classics, English Language and Literature, History and Archaeology, Theology and Philosophy, Medieval European Languages and Literatures, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Art History, Music, and Performance Arts
Why search here? Main database for scholarship on the subjects of religious studies, theology, and philosophy.
Content type: Scholarly articles, book reviews, abstracts
Coverage dates: 1949-present
Language: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, etc.
Keywords: American Theological Library Association Collection
Primary Sources Medieval to Early Modern Philosophy
These resources will lead you to texts, images, and reference sources. Some are paid resources to which the libraries subscribe and require authentication off campus with a Claremont Colleges ID.
Why search here? Good for getting a sense of what constituted knowledge in eighteenth century England, Ireland, and Scotland, including journals and diaries, religious materials, creative works, and political documents.
Why search here? Explore primary sources that provide a variety of insights into and opinions of 18th century life in England and the places it ruled.
Content type: Primary sources, journals
Coverage dates: 1685-1835
This collection contains scans of journals and pamphlets that include society gossip, political controversies, poetry, and other insight into 18th century life. This collection also holds a variety of journals written by and for women.
Why search here? To explore all aspects of life in the American Colonies and the early U.S. Republic, through books, pamphlets, broadsides and other scarce printed materials published in the American Colonies and early U.S. republic.
Includes both full text and digital images of materials published in America from 1639-1800 (Series I: Evans) and 1801-1819 (Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker). Both series cover subjects ranging from history, literature and culture to politics, government and society.
Why search here? Search here for a selection of regional early American newspapers with scans of articles and full pages.
Content type: Newspaper articles
Coverage dates: 1690-1879
This platform allows you to search through two databases: Early American Newspapers, Series 1: From Colonies to Nation (1690-1879) and African American Newspapers (1827-1999).
Special Collections is a treasure trove of primary sources covering a wide range of formats and time periods. Visit the Special Collections homepage to search and discover materials. Contact Special Collections for additional guidance.
Special Collections holds a collection of British documents, including Calendars of State Papers and Parliamentary Papers. Ask the history subject specialist, Adam Rosenkranz, for assistance.
Why search here? Search here to find a variety of texts, from classic works of French literature to various kinds of non-fiction prose and technical writing from the 17th to the 20th century.
Additional public databases available from the ARTFL homepage. Find works by author last name or date of publication. Search for keywords found in the text with the search feature.
Why search here? Discover the rich variety of life in the early modern societies of Europe and the Americas through the correspondence of both influential leaders and the general public.
Rich Collection of primary texts from theologians, religious figures, and philosophers -- many in the original languages. Includes major editions of Bibles.
Why search here? Explore primary sources related to the history of western trade with a focus on the coal, iron, and steel industries, the railway industry, the cotton industry, banking and finance, and the modern corporation.
Additionally, there are sources discussing the history of the working class, the history of slavery and colonization, the labor movement, as well as other topics that relate to and challenge capitalism.
Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Latin, Italian, and other European languages.
