Research Guides: Philosophy & Religion: Databases: Finding Scholarly Articles

Tips for Accessing MS State Libraries' Databases

Before you begin your search, login to your library account - this will help with access and also requesting books or articles through InterLibrary Loan (ILL). If you are off campus, you will want to login to the campus Virtual Private Network (VPN). If you need assistance, you can always chat, call or email with us here in the library!

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Important Databases for Philosophy & Religion

The most important databases you will use in researching Philosophy & Religion topics are listed below. Keep scrolling through this page to learn how to search each one.

PhilPapers This link opens in a new window
Religion & Philosophy Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window

How to Search PhilPapers

PhilPapers Basic Searching
PhilPapers Search Help
PhilPapers provides information on how to create advanced searches in this database.

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Philosophy & Religion

Tips for Accessing MS State Libraries' Databases

Important Databases for Philosophy & Religion

How to Search PhilPapers