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The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) is a subscription-based online resource primarily for academic institutions.
Answer: False
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) functions not as a subscription-based resource, but as a freely accessible online encyclopedia. Its open access model is sustained through institutional contributions.
The primary aim of the SEP is to serve as a static repository of philosophical knowledge, similar to traditional print encyclopedias.
Answer: False
The primary aim of the SEP is to serve as a dynamic and continuously updated repository of philosophical knowledge, distinguishing it from static print encyclopedias.
As of August 5, 2022, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy contained over 2,000 entries.
Answer: False
As of August 5, 2022, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy contained 1,774 published entries, not over 2,000.
The SEP's logo is an abstract design unrelated to any specific artwork or Stanford University iconography.
Answer: False
The SEP's logo is inspired by Rodin's 'The Thinker,' a sculpture co-owned by Stanford University and integral to its iconography.
The ISSN number 1095-5054 is associated with the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Answer: True
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1095-5054 is indeed associated with the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
The OCLC number 643092515 is linked to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Answer: False
The OCLC number 643092515 is associated with the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, not the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy is listed as a related resource to the SEP.
Answer: True
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy is listed among other related philosophy encyclopedias, such as the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, in reference materials concerning the SEP.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is primarily a collection of historical philosophical texts.
Answer: False
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is not primarily a collection of historical philosophical texts; it features contemporary scholarship and analysis.
The SEP's logo is inspired by Rodin's 'The Thinker' sculpture, which has connections to Stanford University.
Answer: True
The SEP's logo is inspired by Rodin's 'The Thinker,' a sculpture with established connections to Stanford University's iconography.
The SEP aims to be a constantly updated resource, unlike static print encyclopedias.
Answer: True
The SEP is designed as a continuously updated resource, differentiating it from static print encyclopedias.
What is the principal function of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP)?
Answer: A freely available, regularly updated online encyclopedia of philosophy.
The principal function of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) is to serve as a dynamic, freely accessible online encyclopedia that is regularly updated with scholarly contributions in philosophy.
Which of the following is listed as a related philosophical encyclopedia in conjunction with the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy is listed among other related philosophy encyclopedias in conjunction with the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
What is the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) assigned to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: 1095-5054
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) assigned to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is 1095-5054.
Stanford University exclusively manages the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy through its Philosophy Department.
Answer: False
While Stanford University manages the SEP, it is specifically through the Metaphysics Research Lab within the Center for the Study of Language and Information, not exclusively via the Philosophy Department.
Edward N. Zalta founded the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995.
Answer: True
Edward N. Zalta is credited as the founder of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, establishing it in 1995.
Content quality in the SEP is ensured through a process of editorial review only, without external expert input.
Answer: False
Content quality in the SEP is ensured through a rigorous peer-review process involving external experts in the respective philosophical fields, in addition to editorial oversight.
Authors contributing to the SEP retain the copyright for their published articles.
Answer: True
Authors contributing to the SEP retain the copyright for their published articles, while granting Stanford University permission to publish them.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy does not permit the publication of articles presenting conflicting philosophical viewpoints on the same subject.
Answer: False
The SEP's charter permits the publication of rival articles on the same topic, allowing for the representation of reasoned disagreements among scholars.
Edward N. Zalta is identified solely as an author of SEP entries, not its creator.
Answer: False
Edward N. Zalta is identified as the creator of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, not merely an author of its entries.
Uri Nodelman is listed as a co-editor of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy alongside Edward N. Zalta.
Answer: True
Uri Nodelman is listed as a co-editor of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, serving alongside Edward N. Zalta.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is managed by the Stanford University Library system.
Answer: False
The SEP is managed by Stanford University's Metaphysics Research Lab within the Center for the Study of Language and Information, not directly by the Stanford University Library system.
Which academic entity is responsible for the publication and ongoing maintenance of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: Stanford University's Metaphysics Research Lab
Stanford University's Metaphysics Research Lab, within the Center for the Study of Language and Information, is responsible for the publication and ongoing maintenance of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Who is credited as the founder and initial architect of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: Edward N. Zalta
Edward N. Zalta is credited as the founder and initial architect of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, which was established in 1995.
Through what mechanism does the SEP ensure the academic rigor and reliability of its scholarly entries?
Answer: Through a peer-review process involving experts in the field.
The SEP ensures academic rigor and reliability through a peer-review process, where entries are written by experts and subsequently reviewed by other specialists in the respective philosophical fields.
Who are the principal editors listed for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: Edward N. Zalta and Uri Nodelman
The principal editors listed for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy are Edward N. Zalta and Uri Nodelman.
According to the provided text, what is the nature of author compensation for contributions to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: The text does not specify direct financial compensation, only that they grant permission to publish while retaining copyright.
The provided text does not detail direct financial compensation for authors publishing in the SEP; rather, it indicates that authors retain copyright while granting publication permission.
The initial development of the SEP received funding from private donors only.
Answer: False
The initial development of the SEP received public funding from the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Science Foundation, not solely from private donors.
The long-term open access of the SEP is financially supported by a plan involving contributions from university libraries and consortia.
Answer: True
The long-term open access of the SEP is financially supported by a fundraising plan involving contributions from university libraries and consortia, developed in collaboration with organizations like SPARC.
The official website for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy can be accessed via a .org domain.
Answer: False
The official website for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is plato.stanford.edu, not a .org domain.
Mirror websites for the SEP are hosted by institutions in the United States only.
Answer: False
Mirror websites for the SEP are hosted by institutions internationally, including universities in Europe and Australia, not solely in the United States.
The SEP's open access model is primarily funded through direct user subscriptions.
Answer: False
The SEP's open access model is sustained through a collaborative fundraising plan involving university libraries and consortia, not primarily through direct user subscriptions.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is available through mirror sites hosted by universities in Europe and Australia.
Answer: True
The SEP is accessible via official mirror websites hosted by institutions such as the University of Amsterdam and the University of Sydney Library, in addition to its primary domain.
What were the initial sources of funding for the development of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: Grants from the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities and National Science Foundation.
The initial development of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy was supported by public funding, specifically grants from the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Science Foundation.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a component of the strategy to ensure the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy's long-term open access?
Answer: Direct financial support from Stanford University's general budget.
Direct financial support from Stanford University's general budget is not identified as a primary component for ensuring the SEP's long-term open access; rather, the strategy relies on contributions from libraries, consortia, and matching funds.
What is the official Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: www.plato.stanford.edu
The official Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is plato.stanford.edu.
Beyond its primary web domain, through what means can the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy be accessed?
Answer: Via mirror websites hosted by the University of Amsterdam and University of Sydney Library.
Beyond its primary web domain, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy can be accessed via official mirror websites hosted by institutions such as the University of Amsterdam and the University of Sydney Library.
What is the role played by university libraries and consortia in supporting the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy?
Answer: Providing financial contributions for long-term open access.
University libraries and library consortia play a crucial role by providing financial contributions as part of a fundraising plan to ensure the long-term open access of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Which organization is noted for its collaboration on the fundraising plan to sustain the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy's open access?
Answer: The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC)
The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) is noted for its collaboration on the fundraising plan designed to sustain the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy's open access.
The founders of Stanford University include Leland Stanford Jr., Leland Stanford, and Jane Stanford.
Answer: True
The founders of Stanford University, as documented, include Leland Stanford, Jane Stanford, and their son, Leland Stanford Jr.
Name the founders of Stanford University as mentioned in the provided text.
Answer: Leland Stanford, Jane Stanford, and Leland Stanford Jr.
The founders of Stanford University mentioned in the provided text are Leland Stanford, Jane Stanford, and their son, Leland Stanford Jr.
The Hoover Institution is a research center located off-campus from Stanford University.
Answer: False
The Hoover Institution is a research center and archive affiliated with Stanford University and is located on the university's campus, not off-campus.
HighWire Press is a publishing platform associated with Stanford University.
Answer: True
HighWire Press is a digital publishing platform that originated at Stanford University and is associated with its scholarly output.
List the academic schools within Stanford University as enumerated in the provided information.
Answer: Graduate School of Business, School of Engineering, Law School
The provided information lists the Graduate School of Business, School of Engineering, Law School, Graduate School of Education, School of Humanities and Sciences, School of Medicine, and the Doerr School of Sustainability as academic schools within Stanford University.
Describe the Hoover Institution and its geographical relationship to Stanford University.
Answer: Affiliated with Stanford University and located on its campus.
The Hoover Institution is described as a research center and archive affiliated with Stanford University, and it is located on the university's campus.
List prominent research facilities associated with Stanford University.
Answer: The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Prominent research facilities associated with Stanford University include the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the Stanford Medical Center, and the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource.
Stanford University's athletic teams are known as the Stanford Bears.
Answer: False
Stanford University's athletic teams are known as the Stanford Cardinal, not the Stanford Bears.
The Stanford Tree serves as the official mascot for Stanford University's athletic teams.
Answer: True
The Stanford Tree serves as the official mascot for Stanford University's athletic teams.
State the athletic identity of Stanford University and identify the conferences in which its teams compete.
Answer: The Stanford Cardinal
The athletic identity of Stanford University is the Stanford Cardinal. Its teams compete in the Pac-12 Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Define 'The Big Game' within the context of Stanford Cardinal football.
Answer: A specific annual football contest, likely a rivalry game.
'The Big Game' refers to a specific annual football contest involving the Stanford Cardinal football team, typically understood as their significant rivalry game.
Identify what the Stanford Tree represents in relation to the university.
Answer: The mascot of Stanford University.
The Stanford Tree represents the mascot of Stanford University.
Define StartX and its function within the Stanford University ecosystem.
Answer: A startup accelerator for entrepreneurial ventures.
StartX is a startup accelerator program associated with Stanford University, designed to support entrepreneurial ventures founded by students or alumni.
What does the NACDA Directors' Cup signify in the context of Stanford University's athletic achievements?
Answer: It is an award indicating success across multiple athletic programs.
The NACDA Directors' Cup is an award that signifies success across multiple athletic programs, reflecting Stanford University's achievements in collegiate sports.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a notable landmark on the Stanford University campus?
Answer: The Campanile
Hoover Tower, Memorial Church, and The Main Quad are identified as notable landmarks on the Stanford University campus. The Campanile is not explicitly mentioned as such in the provided text.