Citation Styles for Philosophy Essay Writing and Referencing

For UC Philosophy advice on writing a philosophy essay, when to add a reference, footnoting, compiling a reference list or bibliography, etc., see How to write a philosophy essay (LEARN) . Unlike many disciplines, Philosophers do not insist on a single citation style or system. UC Philosophy suggests that you use one of:

• APA – with page numbers in in-text citations
• Chicago
• MLA

The PHIL133 Syllabus and Course Outline (2021) advises

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