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Credo Reference

A digital reference library that provides access to high-quality reference books from the world's leading publishers.

• Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy
• Dictionary of World Philosophy
• Encyclopedia of Classical Philosophy
• The Essentials of Philosophy and Ethics

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Provides searchable full text of 178 Reference works in 11 subject areas including Philosophy.  Use two or three terms for your searches in this system.  The books are often very specific.