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Philosophy: Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers

About the Library of Congress Classification System

SUNY Fredonia uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LCC) to assign call numbers to most print materials--books, periodicals, and music scores.

The Library of Congress Classification System is divided into large subject areas which are called "classes." All classes--and subclasses--begin with one, two, or three letters followed by a number which represents more specific aspects of a subject.

This page shows you how to read a call number and lists call number ranges for philosophy materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on philosophy have call numbers starting with B 1 and ending with BD 701:

LC Call Numbers Description
B1 → 5802 Philosophy (General)
B108 → 708 Ancient
B720 → 765 Medieval
B770 → 785 Renaissance
B790 → 5802 Modern
BC1 → 199 Logic
BD10 → 701 Speculative Philosophy
BD95 → 131 Metaphysics
BD143 → 237 Epistemology. Theory of Knowledge
BD240 → 260 Methodology
BD300 → 450 Ontology

These books are located on the first floor of Reed Library.

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