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Into the Wardrobe: A Web Site Devoted to c.s. Lewis

For Students 9th - 10th
What a find! Here you have a detailed chronology and biography of this beloved writer, an introduction and questions and answers by the site's editor, Dr. Zeus, and a chat room to pursue further study. Also includes audio excerpts by...
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Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Development of Confucianism in Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive learning activity on Confucianism in Ancient China. Students survey the work of Confucius as they examine ideas of other philosphers throughout the ages for comparison and analysis. Includes activity for individual and...
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Website
Other

Ayn Rand Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Website dedicated to providing information about Ayn Rand and Objectivism. Links to information on objectivism, capitalism, and art are included.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyc. Of Philosophy: William Godwin

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a substantial exploration of Godwin's life and ideas. Includes a section of other internet resources and a bibliography.
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BBC

Bbc Religions: Buddhism: Four Noble Truths

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents explanations of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
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Other

Bhagavadgita the Divine Teachings

For Students 9th - 10th
A page with links to information on the Bhagavad Gita. These links include a full translation, commentaries, a summary, and an essay outlining the seven main teachings of the book.
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Handout
Other

China Knowledge: Song Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive article that covers the Song Dynasty. Extremely informative and interesting.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Cicero

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of Cicero covering his life, his philosophical writings, and his philosophical views.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a biography on philosopher Rene Descartes and provides an overview of Descartes' philosophical thought following the order of his most famous and widely-studied book, "The Meditations on First Philosophy."
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Persians by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
This MIT Internet Classics Archives page is a translation of "The Persians" in an easy-to-read format, maintaining the verse format of the original.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Letter to Menoeceus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full text of Epicurus' work, "Letter to Menoeceus." Translation by Robert Drew Hicks.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Principal Doctrines

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full text of Epicurus' work, "Principal Doctrines." Translation by Robert Drew Hicks.
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eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Hippocrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains s number of works written by Hippocrates and translated by Francis Adams. Extensive primary source material.
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Website
Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University: Transcendentalism: Ideas and Thought

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about American Transcendentalism, and biographies of people who followed this philosophy.
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Website
Rice University

Galileo Project: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University presents Hobbes' life in an outline, giving easy access to the critical information. This is a great site to check out for information on the subject.
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Society of Archbishop Justus

Religious View of Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information including religious, literary, and scientific accomplishments.
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Article
University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: U. Of Chicago: Montesquieu Spirit of Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from Montesquieu's "The Spirit of Laws" on his philosophy on democratic government and trade.
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Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a summary of Plato's life in Athens and the major ideas in his writings. Explains the philosophical method of Socrates and Plato's early questions about justice and the city in "Republic." Then describes in some detail...
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Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Rene Descartes

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of the life and philosophy of Descartes. Notes his impressive achievements in geometry, physiology, and natural science in addition to his important works in philosophical method and metaphysics. Credits Descartes as the...
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Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: John Duns Scotus

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of Scotus' life and his contributions to medieval philosophy and theology. Explains the nature of the difference between his "Scotism" and the "Thomism" of Aquinas (and their later adherents).
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Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Plotinus

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains Plotinus' philosophical development and his new reading of Plato that resulted in the quasi-religious Neoplatonism. Describes the main contours of his emanationist philosophy, focusing on the journey of the intellect to meet the...
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Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative site on the Christian philosopher St. Augustine. Includes detailed information about his life as well as his many writings and works.