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Man's Search For Meaning: Writing Assessment (Final Multi-Genre Project)
Conclude a study of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning with a research project that asks readers to investigate what various religions and philosophies believe is the meaning of life. The resource packet includes a list of...
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Heaven or Ground Hog Day?
Learners discover the ideas of enlightenment by reading historical poetry. In this philosophical lesson, students read poems by Sir Walter Scott and Sergeant Joyce Kilmer while discussing the themes of the writing with classmates....
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Tai Chi
Students explore the concept of yin and yang. In this Tai Chi lesson plan, students create a working definition of yin and yang as they read about its role in Eastern philosophy. Students also discuss the relationship between opposites.
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The Metamorphosis: Request Strategy
Round out your unit on Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis with a series of reading comprehension questions. As kids read, they challenge each other to answer specific connection questions from the text.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism
Excellent discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the history of nihilism in western philosophy and the main ideas associated with it. Although centering around Nietzsche's formulation, author does admirable job of...
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Existential Primer: Introduction to Existentialism
An excellent resource when first beginning to research Existentialism. Includes links to other sites on Existentialism.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Martin Heidegger (1889 1976)
This site provides a brief biography and intro into the life of existentialist philosopher Martin Heidegger. Provided are numerous links to text documents of his works and philosophies.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hannah Arendt
This site provides a very thorough and detailed look at the life and philosophies of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975 CE). This site focuses on Arendt's influences and thoughts on Totalitarianism, the human condition and Revolution among others.
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Existentialism Primer: Home Page
Exhaustive site dedicated to the existentialist movement in Philosophy and Literature. Features definitions, presentation of major existentialist figures, and links.
Stanford University
Soren Kierkegaard, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A thorough and complete biography. Includes sections on Kierkegaard's life, rhetoric, ethics, politics, and religion, just to name a few. Also contains a time-line and bibliography of works.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nietzsche
An excellent and extensive biography. Covers main ideas, as well as career accomplishments and publications. Proceeds work by work, dividing Nietzsche's works into Early, Middle, Late, and Final. Contains bibliography, biography, and...
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The Existential Humanism of Jean Paul Sartre
A great site to get into some of the "deeper" philosophy of Sartre. The text is lengthy and sometimes complicated, but some background research should make it readable and helpful.
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Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Jean Paul Sartre Biographical
The official site of the Nobel Prize. Their excellent biography of Sartre with looks into his works and philosophy.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Jean Paul Sartre (1905 1980)
A good biography of Sartre, focusing on his thought and works. Not too long, so a great place to start. Includes a list of some major works.
Other
The Case of Martin Heidegger, Part Three
The third and final part of this excellent series on Heidegger's Nazi involvement.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Hannah Arendt
An excellent and thoroughly detailed biography of Arendt's life. Includes philosophical ideas, her relationship with Heidegger, and the establishment of her own important work and career.
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The Case of Martin Heidegger, Part Two
Second of three. An excellent and thorough treatment of Heidegger's involvement with German National Socialism.
Other
The Case of Martin Heidegger, Philosopher and Nazi
Part One of an outstanding three-part series on Heidegger's involvement with the Nazi party. Seems a level-headed and impartial treatment of a potential explosive topic.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Karl Jaspers
A biography on German Existentialist Karl Jaspers briefly touches on his philosophical ideas, his views on Nazism, and his time as a teacher at University Heidelberg.
Stanford University
Soren Kierkegaard
This site provides very in-depth information about the life and works of the existentialist philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. Toward the bottom of the page is a chronological timeline of his life, as well as a bibliography and list of other...