Curated OER
My Very Own Bibliography
Introduce your learners to the bibliography page. After assigning some basic research, they alphabetize their three sources on the sheet provided. Then they use the website noted to input all of their information. It's one of those...
Boston University
The Cautionary Ontological Approach to Technology of Gabriel Marcel
An advanced look into Marcel's ontology and ontological approach. Not for beginners, but excellent with some background information.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Caesar: The Alexandrian Wars
The full text English translation of Caesar's "Alexandrian Wars."
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: "The Secret Agent" by Joseph Conrad, Text and Notes
Complete text of Joseph Conrad's novel "The Secret Agent."
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Voltaire, on Francis Bacon
This text is a letter by Voltaire on why he considers Francis Bacon to be one of the greatest men of history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Letters on Newton
An interesting site from Fordham University that provides letters Voltaire wrote regarding Newton and his work.
University of Chicago
U. Of Chicago/ Popular Basis of Political Authority
Excerpts from John Locke's famous 1689 work "Two Treatises of Government" where he discusses his political ideas that came to influence the U.S. Revolutionaries.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists.org: "Existence and Being" by Martin Heidegger
One of Heidegger's works that is "easier" to read. Does require some background information, but a good way to introduce one's self to Heidegger and his peculiar writing style.
Tufts University
Perseus Library: Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe
This site includes the text of all of Christopher Marlowe's works which may be accessed through an index. They are easy to read.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Isaac Newton
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University is a sort of encyclopedic entry that outlines important information about Newton's life and work. The information is presented in a list format and is worth checking out.
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Soren Kierkegaard: Summary of Important Ideas
An excellent place to start learning the terminology and ideas of Kierkegaard. The explanations are clear and easy to understand.
Other
The New Being by Tillich
Online text, essential a theology text, complete with biography at the end. A download screen will pop up, but it can be ignored without harming the text.
Other
The Existential Humanism of Jean Paul Sartre
A great site to get into some of the "deeper" philosophy of Sartre. The text is lengthy and sometimes complicated, but some background research should make it readable and helpful.
Other
Hegel.net: Hegel E Texts
This site provides links to online versions of many of Hegel's writings in both German and English.
Tour Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Literature: Prose
The page gives an excellent summary of Costa Rican literature from the 1800s and 1900s. Authors and their works are described.
University of California
Online English: The Hamlet Module: u.c. Davis
Learn more about Shakespeare's "Hamlet," when you visit this online English Module.
Other
East Meets West: Henry David Thoreau
This resource describes the influence of East Asian thought on Henry David Thoreau, including the cornerstone of Vedic thought, the "Bhagavad Gita."
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Isaac Asimov
This detailed obituary explores Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) life and includes a brief list of some of his best-known works.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Hegel by Hypertext
Marxists.org provides full-text philosophical treatises by Hegel in English as well as related resources. Marxists consider Hegel as the inventor of dialectics and recognize his influence on Marx and Engels.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual bangladesh.com: Rabindranath Tagore
A biography of the famous author, an example of his work, and even includes audio.
Marxists Internet Archive
Works of Marx and Engels: Marx's Doctoral Dissertation
An interesting, early work of Marx. It is helpful to see how some of his major thoughts and even his writing style, developed from, or against, this early work. Not for beginners, but interesting with some background.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Charles Dickens
Explore the life and work of Charles Dickens through this educational resource.
Swiss Educ
Swiss Educ: Albee, Edward
A rich collection of resources about the author and his works. Quite a few audio files, and video clips of interviews and features. Most require RealPlayer.
Bible Study Tools
Easton's Bible Dictionary: Jacob
This site, which is provided for by Crosswalk.com, gives simple and basic information on Jacob.