Curated OER
Science and Natural Philosophy Before the Seventeenth Century
Students complete a worksheet about some of the natural philosophers in history. They use graph paper and create a timeline with the dates of birth and names of a list of natural philosophers. They list four questions concerning life and...
Curated OER
Charmides
For this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Charmides by Plato.
Curated OER
Meno
In this online interactive philosophy activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Meno by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
The Symposium
In this online interactive philosophy instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Symposium by Plato.
Curated OER
Gorgias
In this online interactive philosophy learning exercise, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Gorgias by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Lysis
For this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Lysis by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Ancient Greek Philosophers:Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Young scholars discover the famous Greek Philosophers. For this Greek lesson, students find the contributions of Ancient Greece and their philosophers. This lesson includes brief bios on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Curated OER
Greek Philosophers
In this philosophy learning exercise, students identify some of the most famous Greek Philosophers. They complete a chart that identifies the dates in which they were alive and the philosophical beliefs they shared. There are five Greek...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Republic by Plato
Use this full text of Plato's Republic for study about Greek philosophy.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Critias, by Plato
Full text of Plato's dialogue, "Critias." Translation by Benjamin Jowett. Includes links to share recommended websites among users.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Symposium, by Plato
Full text of Plato's dialogue, "Symposium." Translation by Benjamin Jowett. Includes character list
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Plato
A library entry with translations of many works by Plato, including commentary and discussion of each.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Trial of Socrates [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for The Trial of Socrates, a biographical account about the end of Socrates' life. Eleven character roles are needed in this activity.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Classics in Western Philosophy
Utilize these excellent resources when introducing the concepts of Western Philosophy and/or analyzing changing philosophies over time.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Plato
This site focuses on the writings of the philosopher Plato including links to the full texts of 15 of his classics: Alcibiades I, Apology, Charmides, Critias, Crito, Euthydemus, Euthyphro, Ion, Laches, Lesser Hippias, Lysis, Menexenu,...
Other
The Death of Socrates
Excellent site designed to lead students through the major Platonic dialogues which relate the death of Socrates. Texts are annotated with comments and hyperlinked explanations. Audio files of important passages included, as well as a...
Other
Plato and His Dialogues: List of Plato's Works
This list of works by Plato such as The Republic also features links to e-texts in English translation.
Hanover College
Hanover College: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, Fragments and Commentary
This site provides an extensive collection of references to Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism, found in the philosophical writings of Plato, Aristotle, and others.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Alcibiades I by Plato
This is the full text of Alcibiades I by Plato including an introduction and an appendix. It is a dialogue featuring Alcibiades in conversation with Socrates.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Apology by Plato
This is the full text of Apology by Plato. The Apology or Platonic defense of Socrates is divided into three parts: 1st. The defense properly so called; 2nd. The shorter address in mitigation of the penalty; 3rd. The last words of...
A&E Television
Biography: Plato
A biography presented on the Ancient Greek philosopher provides a good foundation of information about his life.
Stanford University
Plato on Rhetoric and Poetry
Plato's views on rhetoric and poetry have been very influential on western thought and literature. Read this detailed article to find out why.
Yale University
Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Introduction to Political Philosophy
Introductory university-level course in Western political thought and thinkers: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Tocqueville. Access the full course, in twenty four lectures, in either audio or video formats....
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Plato
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Plato, the philosophy he developed, and his legacy.