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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Divine Illumination

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy tracing the development of "divine illumination" throughout the classical and medieval Christian philosophical tradition. Describes how this distinctively Christian...
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Handout
Stanford University

Coherence Theory of Truth:stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Clear, concise introduction to various coherence theories of truth. Author explains several versions of the theory, the arguments for and against them, while avoiding too much philosophical jargon. Includes bibliography.
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Professional Doc
Other

Spj Code of Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
Code of Ethics for Society of Professional Journalists. Principles and practices discussed include the following: seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, and be accountable.
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Professional Doc
International Reading Association

Reading Online: Classroom Strategies for Exploring Authenticity in the Media

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Four innovative classroom activities that actively engage students in analyzing and criticizing media messages. SL.11-12.2 Eval&Integrate sources
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Lying, Cheating, Stealing

For Students 9th - 10th
A four part NPR series on contemporary ethics, one part talks starts with whether one should eat a grape in the supermarket without paying for it, and then expands the topic. The second part is corporation/business ethics. The third is...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Language of Lying

For Students 9th - 10th
Noah Zandan uses some famous examples of lying to illustrate how we might use communications science to analyze the lies themselves. [5:41]
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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Soren Kierkegaard: Summary of Important Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent place to start learning the terminology and ideas of Kierkegaard. The explanations are clear and easy to understand.
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Stanford University

Stanford Ency. Phiosophy: Deflationary Theory of Truth

For Students 9th - 10th
Sophisticated presentation from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy of a variety of deflationary theories of truth. Begins with a simple explanation and examples, but soon enlists somewhat technical language to explain subtler...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy: Identity Theory of Truth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy explains the identity theory of truth as a variant of correspondence theories of truth. Presents the most important sources of the theory, arguments for and against it, and a...
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Article
Other

American revolution.org: Sins of the Fathers: Religion and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic essay describing the ways in which "religion is an active if not a determinative" cause for the American Revolution. The essay describes three influential areas: (1) religion and liberty, (2) religion and community, and (3)...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Truth

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Truth" by Nikki Grimes, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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Website
Other

Free Univ. Of Brussels: Introduction to Epistemology

For Students 9th - 10th
The original interpretation of the history of epistemology considered in light of modern evolutionary theory and cybernetics models. Despite this inclination, the author presents a fair and useful overview of that history with helpful...
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Other

Coherence, Certainty, and Epistemic Priority

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawing upon the work of contemporary philosopher C.I. Lews, author argues that coherence theories alternately address truth, justification, and concepts. Discusses the interconnections of these three versions of coherence theories and...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Rta

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry on the Hindu concept of rta, or cosmic order. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures and concepts in Hindu mythology.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Sojourner Truth

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Sojourner Truth, a slave who escaped, fought for her son in the courts, and then became an abolitionist working for the freedom of all slaves on this site.