Abstract

This specialized thesaurus has been compiled for use by librarians, researchers, and information professionals interested in the application of a standard set of subject descriptors to print and electronic resources in philosophy. Compiled from the list of subject headings published by the Library of Congress, this thesaurus includes listings of main philosophical terms; cross references to broader, narrower, and related terms; and an extensive listing of ethnic, national, and religious philosophies. A special preface for philosophers by Prof. John Shook has also been provided. This thesaurus will facilitate philosophical research in library collections organized around the Library of Congress classification system, and will be of value to anyone searching citation databases, archival collections, and the growing quantity of philosophy-related web sites. It will also be of use to those responsible for assigning appropriate subject descriptors to philosophy monographs, journal articles, dissertations, or other publications.