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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: John Dryden

For Students 9th - 10th
Substantial, detailed biographic essay on the poet and dramatist, John Dryden. Includes discussion of his plays, some discussion of religious and philosophical perspective, and conclusions about Dryden's place in literature. Please note...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Utopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online entry for Utopia. Contains extensive philosophical information on More's creation/adaptation, with notes on major works and political career. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Progressive Era Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this overview of the Progressive Era to find out about the economic, political, and philosophical conditions of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to changes in working conditions, reforms in...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Atheism and Agnosticism

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explains the philosophical differences between atheism and agnosticism.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Aquinas and Alighieri

For Students 9th - 10th
A lecture on the medieval philosopher, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and writer Dante Alighieri.
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Other

The World's Religions and Their Scriptures: Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the third paragraph of the section on Taoism. Discusses the sources of philosophical Taoism.
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Other

The Basics of Philosophy: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the life of Zeno of Elea (c. 490 - 430 B.C.) and at his paradoxes, of which eight survived. His ideas were at odds with Aristotle, who disagreed with him. Many philosophers have grappled with his paradoxes, and even today, some...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: History of Optical Illusions

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the philosophers and scientists who studied optical illusions and some of the techniques used to create the illusions.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Concept of Cultural Hegemony

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the term cultural hegemony and how it was constructed by the Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci. Examples of its manifestation in mass media, education, religion, and other areas are given.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Cornel West

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Cornel West, American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and political activist.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Ben Franklin: Glimpses of the Man

For Students 6th - 8th
Brief glimpse into the life of Benjamin Franklin: scientist, inventor, writer, statesman, philosopher, and economist.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains s biography of Aristotle. Learn about One of the philosophers of Ancient Greece.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Isaac Newton Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th
Interesting biographical information and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, famous physicist, astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: John Locke on Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides the complete John Locke's "Second Treatise on Government." It discusses everything from slavery and property to civil government and its functions.
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California State University

Csun: Nature of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This California State University Northridge essay on the "Nature of Science, the Scientific Method, and Measurement" includes a historical perspective.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Two Treatisies on Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides selections from John Locke's "Two Treatisies on Government." It contains evaluations on the sections 'Of the State of Nature' and 'Of Political of Civil Society.'

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