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Philosophy

Learn how to search for information on philosophy topics in books & ebooks, article databases, and the web.

Borrowing books from the Library

You will need to bring an official photo I.D. and know your student I.D. number to check out materials. The physical items listed below, or digital photos of the same, qualify as official photo I.D.'s:

  • Student ID card with photo issued by any LACCD College. (Student ID cards can be acquired at Copy Tech.)
  • Student ID card with photo from other higher education institutions. 
  • Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, California ID, passport). 
  • High school ID card with photo.

Information about loan periods, renewals, returns, holds and fines can be found here.

Placing Holds on Books

Interested in placing a hold on a book? Holds (requests) can be placed on most items from the LACCD libraries. If there's a Get It option next to a book in OneSearch, then you are able to place a hold.

Follow these directions to learn how to place a hold on a book

Searching for Books

All Pierce College Library books can be found through One Search. 

Use the search box to type in the title of a book, the author, or some keywords of the subject you are researching.

  • Title (example): the anthropology of religion, magic, and witchcraft
  • Author (example): Philip Stein
  • Subject or Keywords (example): "social media" bullying

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Philosophy Books in the Library

Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy Book Cover Art
What is Philosophy For? Book Cover Art
The Evil Within Book Cover Art
Companion Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy Book Cover Art
Know Thyself Book Cover Art
Human Kindness and the Smell of Warm Croissants Book Cover Art
The Golden Age of Indian Buddhist Philosophy Book Cover Art
Logic & Contemporary Rhetoric Book Cover Art