Tools

This page lists tools of the trade (i.e., links to helpful resources on the craft of research and philosophy).

Research – Philosophy

Cullison, Andrew. On Andrew’s website you’ll find helpful videos and handouts on the fundamentals of philosophy.

• Writing a 3-5 Page Philosophy Paper (video)

• A Method for Extracting Arguments (handout)

Daly, Chris (2010). An Introduction to Philosophical Methods. Broadview. (review here)

Martinich, A. P. (1997). Philosophical Writing: An Introduction (2nd ed.). Blackwell.

Pryor, Jim. At Jim’s website are brief but cogent articles on the craft of philosophy. Below are links to his articles:

• Writing a Philosophy Paper

• Reading Philosophy

• Philosophical Terms and Methods

Seech, Zachary (2008). Writing Philosophy Papers. Wadsworth.

Vaughn, Lewis (2005). Writing Philosophy: A Student’s Guide to Writing Philosophy Essays. Oxford.

Warburton, Nigel (2004). Philosophy: The Essential Study Guide. Routledge.

Research – General

Booth, W., G. Colomb and J. Williams (2008). The Craft of Research (3rd ed.). Chicago.

Warburton, Nigel (2006). The Basics of Essay Writing. Routledge.