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Philosophy: Using the library

Where do I find my books?

Sydney Jones Library

The majority of Philosophy resources are located in the Grove Wing of the Sydney Jones library, and can be discovered using Library Search. Library Search will show the class number and the floor location of each item.

Other Locations

You may find other books you want are in the Harold Cohen Library, or in the reference section of the Sydney Jones Library - Library Search will clearly tell you the location. 

  Class numbers of books

If you want simply to browse the shelves, the following table gives you a guide to the general classifcation scheme. A more detailed guide to the classifaction scheme is also available.

Class number

General subject

B

Philosophy (general)

BC

Logic

BD

Speculative philosophy

BF

Psychology

BH

Aesthetics

BJ

Ethics

BL

Religions. Mythology. Rationalism

BM

Judaism

BP

Islam. Baha’ism. Theosophy.

BQ

Buddhism

BR

Christianity

BS

The Bible

BT

Doctrinal Theology

BV

Practical Theology

BX

Christian Denominations

GT

Manners and Customs (general)

GV

Recreation. Leisure

JA

Political Science (general)

JC

Political Theory