Subject specialist
Ross Scimeca, Ph.D
scimeca@usc.edu
(213) 740 7434
Reference services & research help
- Research consultation:
- Ross Scimeca, Ph.D, (213) 740 7434
- Philosophy Reference Desk (213) 740 7434
- Reseach services reference desk (213) 740 4039
- Make an appointment with Ross Scimeca, Ph.D
- Electronic reference assistance: Ask-A-Librarian
- Reference desk hours
- Research guides
Collections
The Philosophy monographic and journal collection is located in the Hoose Philosophy Library. The Hoose Philosophy Library has two large rare book collections housed in Special Libraries and Archival Collections in the Edward L. Doheny Jr. Library. The Flewelling Collection contains medieval manuscripts, Renaissance incunabula, and primary sources pertaining to the 17th Century. The Gomperz Collection contains primary sources of major and minor European philosophers from the Enlightenment through the Age of Ideology. The Philosophy collection supports teaching and research through the Doctoral level and beyond in the following areas of specialization:
- History of Western Philosophy
- Logic
- Metaphysics
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Science
The collection also supports teaching and independent study through the undergraduate level in all areas of Philosophy.
- New Philosophy acquisitions
- Philosophy journals
- E-resources in Philosophy
- Collection development policy
Instruction services for faculty
To schedule a class taught by the Philosophy specialist, select "Request-A-Class" below. To inquire about tours for guests or orientations for new faculty or students, contact the Philosophy specialist.