Philosophy
Collection Development Policy Statement
Library's Collection Development Objectives
The LSU Libraries strives to support teaching and research in philosophy throughout the university community. While recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of philosophy studies, the library collections primarily provide curricular support for the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (See separate policy for the Religious Studies Program). The department offers a wide range of courses dealing with fundamental philosophical questions and with the history of philosophy. Both a major and minor in philosophy are offered to undergraduates and an M.A. degree for graduate students.
Curriculum Program Descriptions
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. There are 16 graduate faculty members in the Department (including Religious Studies), and 3 instructors.
The Program offers a major and minor in philosophy. Several courses in the curriculum will also fulfill general education requirements for undergraduates in other majors. An M.A. degree is offered by the Department, but no Ph.D. Listed below are the number of B.A. and M.A. degrees awarded to students in Philosophy for the past five years:
| 1991-92 | 1992-93 | 1993-94 | 1994-95 | 1995-96 | 1996-97 | 1997-98 | 1998-99 | 1999-00 | 2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03 | |
| Bachelor | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 13 | E |
| Master | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | E |
E (Empty String) - (Info unavailable)
Areas of Specialization/Major Faculty Research Interests
New and Expanding Areas of Interest
General Selection Guidelines
LSU Libraries generally attempt to collect in a broad range of philosophical subject areas at the level of instructional support. A limited amount of research level support is provided for the areas noted above. Collecting is primarily of in-print monographs published in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, and selectively from Europe. Periodicals and reference works are collected selectively. The Special Collections of LSU Libraries (Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections and Rare Books) will collect more extensively in the areas of philosophical thought and culture of Louisiana and the South.
CD ROMs, Electronic Books, Remotely Accessed Texts
LSU Libraries will purchase CD ROM works on a case by case basis when requested by faculty members or graduate students in need of enhanced capabilities afforded by CD ROMs. The LSU Libraries recognizes that electronic information, e-books, electronic paper, etc. merit attention. The purchase of access to remote data and texts, such as J-STOR and others, will be pursued when the ownership of remote products will benefit the greatest number of students, staff, and faculty at the best possible price. Purchase of remotely accessed texts must follow the policy and procedures set forth in Procedures for Acquiring and Processing Electronic Resources.
Some aspects of the following areas may have relevance to the faculty and curriculum of the Department of Philosophy.
Classed Analysis
| LC Classification | Description |
Collecting Level |
Comments | |
|
Existing Strength |
Current Intensity |
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| B 1-68 | Periodicals, Congresses | 2 | 2 | |
| B 69-789 | History, Ancient - Renaissance | 3 | 2 | |
| B 790-5739 | History since Renaissance | 3 | 2 | |
| BC | Logic | 3 | 2 | |
| BD | Speculative philosophy | 3 | 2 | |
| BH | Aesthetics | 3 | 1 | |
| BJ 1-1800 | Ethics | 3 | 2 | |
| BJ 1801-2195 | Social Usages, Etiquette | 3 | 1 | |
Prepared: January 15, 1998
Updated: March 15, 2003