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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Plato (427 347 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Plato (427-347 BCE) by visiting this comprehensive site. Also contains a lengthy bibliography and links to more detailed information about the Greek philosopher.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Sir Thomas More

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource, containing career biography, timeline, and bibliography.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Interesting Philosophical Questions About Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover some of the deep questions that scientists and philosophers ask about time and some of the ideas that emerge from each one.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Augustine's Idea of God

For Students 9th - 10th
Author quotes a passage from Augustine on the nature of God and uses it as a starting place to discuss the difference between Christian and Greek conceptions of divinity.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 702: Trompe L'oeil

For Students 9th - 10th
A short lecture on trompe l'oeil in art that introduces the concept of realism turned to visual deception in artwork. It explores the great divide in theory between Plato and Aristotle which serves as an epistemological backdrop to the...
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Other

Abu Al Nasr Al Farabi (870 950 a.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about al-Farabi, an Islamic philosopher and scientist who "acquired great proficiency in various branches of learning and is reported to have been an expert in different languages."
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Idealism

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly encyclopedia defines idealism and describes key elements of idealistic thought. Included are Platonism, nominalism, agnosticism, and Kantian philosophy. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Plato

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This long encyclopedia entry describes what is known about the life and philosophy of Plato (born ca. 427 BCE), the author of the Republic. ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...