Kennisbank Filosofie Nederland
Encyclopedia
The Kennisbank Filosofie in Nederland (KFN) is a database
in which information can be found about philosophy
, especially from the Netherlands
. The bibliography consists of about 35.000 records of publications on philosophy in the Netherlands and Flanders
. This database was based in the first place on Prof. Poortman's 4-vol. work.
Database
A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality , in a way that supports processes requiring this information...
in which information can be found about philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, especially from the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. The bibliography consists of about 35.000 records of publications on philosophy in the Netherlands and Flanders
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
. This database was based in the first place on Prof. Poortman's 4-vol. work.