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Monash University libraries use the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme to organise books and journals. The most efficient way to locate material in the library is to search the library catalogue, however the following may be useful as a guide when browsing the shelves.

Number Subject
100 Philosophy
101 Theory of philosophy
110 Metaphysics
111 Ontology
111.85 Aesthetics
113 Philosophy of nature
120 Epistemology
140-149 Specific philosophic schools
142 Critical philosophy
160 Logic
170 Ethics
174.2 Medical ethics
180 Ancient philosophers
180-190 Philosophers
181 Eastern philosophers
182-188 Ancient western philosophers
189 Medieval western philosophers
190 Modern philosophers
210 Philosophy of religion
320 Political philosophy
370 Educational philosophy
401 Philosophy of language
501 Philosophy of science

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