Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Robert Hooke: Father of Modern Science and an Unsung Hero
An excellent biography, including all major periods of Robert Hooke's life, works, inventions, career, and even his battle with Newton.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Qualia
Extensive discussion of "qualia," the sense-data that inform perception. Considers the different meanings of the term and relates them to epistemological questions about mental states, theories of representation, and introspection....
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Locke (1632 1704)
Extensive overview of the English philosopher covers his studies, particularly in medicine, and his published works. Includes a bibliography.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Immanuel Kant (1724 1804)
A very in-depth look at the philosophical ideas of Immanuel Kant on subjects such as ethics, rationalism, and much more.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Science vs. Non Science
This mini-lesson at the Evolution and Nature of Science Institute site from Indiana University provides a criteria by which students can evaluate an idea or explanation for scientific credibility.
Brigham Young University
Byu: Mark Davies: Scientific Methods and Empiricism
These college professor's notes give an overview of empiricism as the cornerstone of the scientific method. It is the approach he uses to analyze linguistic phenomena in class.
Victorian Web
Victorian Web: John Locke
A brief but informative biography is provided, about John Locke and his major works and accomplishments. There is a black and white portrait, along with links to additional information included.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Epistemology
Wikipedia offers an in-depth, advanced look at the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of knowledge and truth--epistemology. It gives details about the differences between the Rationalists and the Empiricists on their views,...
Friesian School
Fresian School: Kant and First Principles
This resource provides a good explanation of Kant's famous analytic-synthetic distinction. After explaining it, author critiques Kant's resolution of the problem of first principles.
Friesian School
Friesian: Baruch Spinoza by Kelley L. Ross
Contains biographical information, and an excellent overview of key philosophical themes and ideas. Also traces Spinoza's influence on modern philosophy and later.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Most Groundbreaking Scientist You've Never Heard Of
Seventeenth-century Danish geologist Nicolas Steno earned his chops at a young age, studying cadavers and drawing anatomic connections between species. Addison Anderson recounts Steno's little-known legacy and lauds his insistence on...
Other
Horror Vacui: Robert Boyle
A brief biography of Boyle, focused on his scientific achievements.
Other
University of Illinois: Francis Bacon
Good introductory biography, includes the influence of his major ideas and writings.
Other
College of the Holy Cross: The Logic of Scientific Reasoning [Pdf]
Explore the idea of the logic of scientific reasoning with this discussion of how science, thinking, and reasoning relate to one another.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: David Hume
Biography of Hume with notes on his major ideas and philosophy. Includes a timeline for quick reference.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Francis Bacon
Good introductory biography with references to works, career, and influence. Contains a timeline for quick reference.
University of Pennsylvania
Boyle's Sceptical Chymist
Online text. Not only the complete text, but actual pictures from the original manuscript. Read this important work on chemistry the way it was presented in 1661. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the pages.
Other
Fagler College/nas 111/scientific Methodology
Power Point presentation on scientific method for NAS 102 Human and Environmental Biology II.
Other
Csicop: Field Guide to Critical Thinking
This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Dewey
Biography and thorough discussion of Dewey's thought, with bibliography at bottom from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Divides his philosophy into theory of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, and then judges his...
Other
Free Univ. Of Brussels: Introduction to Epistemology
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...
Quia
Quia: Nature of Science Scientific Method Concentration
Play a game of concentration by matching terms used in the scientific method to their proper description.
Quia
Quia: Nature of Science Scientific Method Flashcards
Review the nature of science with on-line flash cards.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Empiricism
A brief definition is provided about English empiricism as developed in the Victorian age. Several links are provided for additional information on related subjects.