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Buckminster Fuller Institute: R. Buckminster Fuller, 1895 1983
An extensive biography of R. Buckminster Fuller, an inventor and a philosopher who devoted much of his time to devising practical solutions to the world's problems. There are many additional resources on the site, including information...
Hanover College
Hanover College: Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans, Fragments and Commentary
This site provides an extensive collection of references to Pythagoras and Pythagoreanism, found in the philosophical writings of Plato, Aristotle, and others.
Hanover College
Hanover College: Zeno Commentary
Contains Simplicius' translation and commentary of Zeno's philosophical fragments, as well as Aristotle's commentary on the same.
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Southern Nature: Scientific Views of the Colonial American South
These colonial members of the American Philosophical Society explored the southern colonies. Here you will see what they found to be of scientific importance. There are accounts of indigenous people, flora, and animal species.
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University of Miami: The Life of Buddha, Part I
A detailed account of the Buddha's life and teachings written from a philosophical perspective.
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Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Online Stuff: Babbage
Charles Babbage is regarded as the first computer pioneer and originated the concept of a programmable computer. This biography details his accomplishments as a mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer
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Image and Impact: An Essay by Einstein: The World as I See It
Einstein's ideals are presented in his own words. Presents a philosophical essay about his core values.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Apology by Xenophon
This is the full text of the narrative The Apology by Xenophon, a Socratic dialogue about the legal defense that the philosopher Socrates presented at his trial for the moral corruption of Athenian youth; and for impiety against the...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Transcendentalists in Action
Activity on the religious, philosophical and literary movement of Transcendentalism founded by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Article outlines the history and main ideas as well as the far-reaching literary and societal impact of Transcendentalist...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Urbanization 1870 1900: Change Reflected in Thought and Writing
American writers and intellectuals played an important role in articulating the changes taking place in Industrial America in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Learn about some of the prominent writers, scientists, and philosophers at that...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Thales
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Maimonides
A highly detailed biography of the famous Jewish philosopher and religious thinker. The article provides a thorough analysis of his religious ideas.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Divine Illumination
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...
Stanford University
Coherence Theory of Truth:stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy
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.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Creationism
An entry from the Standard Encyclopedia of Philospohy that analyzes creationism from scientific, philosophical, and theological viewpoints and finds it lacking on all three measures.
BBC
Bbc: Critics and Critiques of Athenian Democracy
Examine the different arguments for and against democracy by ancient Greek leaders and philosophers. The main critique of democracy came down to the question of whether we trust the masses to make informed decisions? Follow the rise and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Citizenship: Making Government Work
This unit on citizenship introduces the question "What is government?" from a philosophical perspective, and delves into the meaning of government, how it works, etc. through a Video on Demand, assignments, and critical thinking and more.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale: The Center for Dewey Studies
The Center for Dewey Studies website was developed to provide a comprehensive resource about the life and work of the philosopher and educator John Dewey.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Age of Anxiety: Europe in the 1920's
This site provides text from a lecture that looks at European culture after WWI. Looks at the literary and artistic developments during and as a result of the war. With links to several biographical websites on authors and philosophers...
McMaster University
Mc Master University: The Bertrand Russell Archives
The archives of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)-- British philosopher, logician, essayist, and renowned peace advocate--are located at McMaster University. This is the home page for the collection, which features biographical information,...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Bartolome De Las Casas Debates the Subjugation of the Indians
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read a summary of Bartolome de Las Casas' views about the horrors of Spanish encomienda system and his arguments for proper treatment of Native Americans. Find a link to a translation of his book where...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Beginnings of Set Theory
The University of St. Andrews offers a wonderful introduction to set theory that makes the topic interesting and understandable. Includes numerous links to related philosophers, mathematicians, and topics.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: James Madison and Executive Power
This lesson plan examines the legacy of the "philosopher statesman," James Madison. Madison combined the intellectual knowledge and creativity of the scholar with the practical savvy of the politician, a man of strong principles who also...
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