What is the Robert C. Solomon Archive, and How Do I Use It?

1. What is Omeka?
   Omeka is a digital publishing platform designed for sharing collections of scholarly materials. It is often used by libraries, museums, and researchers to organize and present archival content in an accessible and interactive way. Our site uses Omeka to build an online archive of Robert C. Solomon’s philosophical works.
   
   

2. What is the Robert C. Solomon Archive?
   This archive is a digital collection dedicated to the life and scholarship of philosopher Robert C. Solomon. It includes metadata and publication details for his 28 monographs, 13 edited volumes, 13 textbooks, 169 journal articles, 31 published commentaries, and 47 book reviews. It also offers select summaries and teaching materials related to his work.
   
   

3. How Can I Use the Archive?
   There are multiple ways to explore the archive:
   
   

• Browse by Collection: Materials are grouped into thematic or publication-based collections (e.g., Books, Articles, Nietzsche Lectures). Click “Collections” on the main menu to view these groups.
  
  

• Advanced Search: Use the search bar or click “Advanced Search” to find items by title, date, format, or keywords. You can combine filters to narrow your results.
  
  

• Item Pages: Each work has a dedicated page with standardized metadata (e.g., author, date, publisher), and in some cases, direct links to external databases (e.g., JSTOR, ProQuest, DOI).
  
  

• Featured Items and Exhibits: Some items are curated into “Featured Exhibits” to provide context, interpretation, and deeper insights into Solomon’s legacy.
  
  

4. Who is This Archive For?

This archive is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Robert Solomon’s work on existentialism, emotion, ethics, and the history of philosophy. It also serves as a resource for teaching and research.

5. Tips for Navigating the Archive:
   
   

   1. Click on “Browse Items” to see all entries in one place.
      
      

   2. Use tags to explore related themes (e.g., emotion, Nietzsche, existentialism).
      
      

   3. Check back periodically—new materials and features will be added over time.