Geographical Primary emphasis is on Europe and North America. Jewish philosophy is covered in the policy statement for Religious Studies. Languages Mainly Greek, Latin, French, German and English. Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish and Russian are collected selectively. No restrictions, but emphasis is on current material.
Older material is purchased selectively to fill gaps in the collection.
These are also supplemented by slip plans from the same vendors. The American Philosophical Society Library is strong in the history of modern philosophy, especially the eighteenth century. Other strong philosophy collections in the Mid-Atlantic region to which Penn faculty and students have access include Princeton, and Columbia Universities. All Rights Reserved.