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Life of Amos Bronson Alcott

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical survey of the educational and religious philosophy of Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), author, teacher, conversationalist, transcendentalist philosopher, and outspoken advocate of educational and social reform. Includes extensive...
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Existential Primer: Introduction to Existentialism

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource when first beginning to research Existentialism. Includes links to other sites on Existentialism.
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The Julian of Norwich Website/life and Works of Julian

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief biography of Julian of Norwich, which is then followed by almost 70 links to sources about her life and works. Click on "Showing of Love" in the third line for both text and analysis. An amazing number of resources.
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Other

Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Intensive look at "The Republic," by Plato. Incorporates a brief biography of Plato along with a condensed version of "The Republic". Truly gives the essence of Plato's philosophy.
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Other

Teaching Children Philosophy: Alexander and the Terrible, by Judith Viorst

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson outline summarizes the philosophical issues embedded in the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. This is followed by question sets that teachers can use to guide students in a...
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Biography of Baruch Spinoza

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides some brief biological information about the philosopher, Baruch Spinoza.
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University of Calgary

University of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Ibn Rushd

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Ibn Rushd, an Islamic scholar who contributed to many fields of study in the twelfth century A.D.
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C-SPAN

American Writers: Ayn Rand

For Students 9th - 10th
A good informational site on Ayn Rand. Includes general information about her life, works, and writings, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Also includes links to other sites.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Montesquieu Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a timeline of the significant events in the life of Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, author of "The Spirits of the Laws." There are also links to a bibliography.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: David Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Hume with notes on his major ideas and philosophy. Includes a timeline for quick reference.
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Oregon State University

A Brief Life of Thomas Hobbes, 1588 1679

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the life and work of the English philosopher John Hobbes (1588-1679).
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Hindu Website: An Essay on the Hindu Way of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the reasons that Hinduism as a religion cannot be separated from Hinduism as a way of life. Understand Hindu belief and practice.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: David Bohm

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of quantum physicist, David Bohm, who was a leading expert in the fields of theoretical physics, neuropsychology, and philosophy.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Thomas Kuhn

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the author of one of the most influential books of the 20th century The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, and the philosopher who coined the term "paradigm shift."
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Other

Amherst College: Ask Philosphers

For Students 9th - 10th
This online panel accepts a submitted question and then "puts the talents and knowledge of philosophers at the service of the general public." After a question is sent in, the philosophers are put to work in answering the question based...
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Other

Teaching About Religion: Hindu Worldview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey/examination of the major Hindu beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Morality as Anti Nature

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Morality as Anti-Nature" by Friedrich Nietzsche, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Excerpts From Leviathan

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Excerpts from Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Kohlberg Dilemmas

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
A learning module that begins with "The Kohlberg Dilemmas" by Lawrence Kohlberg, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Fear of Change

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Fear of Change" by Henry Ford, 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...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: On the Doctrine of the Feeling of Power

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "On the Doctrine of the Feeling of Power" by Friedrich Nietzsche, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Fallacy of Success

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "The Fallacy of Success" by G. K. Chesterton, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Excerpt From the Prince

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with " Excerpt from The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: On Revenge

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "On Revenge" by Sir Francis Bacon, 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...