National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Philosopher Hero: Confucius
A biography of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: History of Western Philosophers
This resource provides a narrative survey of the history of Western philosophical thought. Provides a general description of different philosophical questions and how they were answered.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Ambitious Courtier and Imprisoned Philosopher by E N Marks
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Ambitious Courtier and Imprisoned Philosopher by E. N. Marks (1888). This is a nonfiction story about Sir Walter Raleigh; it also includes a catalog from 1888.
Mount Holyoke College
Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch 1795
This paper, written by philosopher Immanuel Kant, sets guidelines for enacting and maintaining world peace.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Henry David Thoreau: Author, Philosopher, and Abolitionist
By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will explore the philosophy, writings, and impact of Henry David Thoreau.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Parker Adderson, Philosopher" by Ambrose Bierce
Text of the short story "Parker Adderson, Philosopher" by Ambrose Bierce, which is set during the American Civil War. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Philosopher's Joke" by Jerome K. Jerome
Text of the short story "The Philosopher's Joke" by Jerome K. Jerome, an English author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids
Kids learn about the Philosophers of Ancient Greece on this site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Democritus
This encyclopedia entry surveys the life and thought of the 5th century BCE Greek philosopher Democritus, who proposed the existence of the atom.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
A self-assessment of the philosophy of key figures during the American Revolution (1754-1800).
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Mary's Room: A Philosophical Thought Experiment
Imagine a neuroscientist who has only ever seen black and white things, but she is an expert in color vision and knows everything about its physics and biology. If, one day, she sees color, does she learn anything new? Is there anything...
Other
Greek Philosophy: Leucippus and Democritus
This article provides an overview of the atomistic philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th and 4th centuries, BCE.
Other
1889 1976 Martin Heidegger
Chronological biography of controversial 20th century philosopher Martin Heidegger. In German only.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Guidebooks: Philosophical Chairs Debate
A discussion technique that engages young scholars in a debate about texts.
Other
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Transcendentalist Philosopher
Information and lesson ideas pertaining to the famous American thinker. The yellow, left side of the page contains teaching ideas, and the white, right side of the page contains background.
Indiana University
Iu: Thomas Hobbes (April 5, 1588 December 4, 1679): English Philosopher
Begins as a bullet-style biography, then a great section called Ideas and Contributions.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: China: The Age of the Philosophers Quiz (2)
Test your knowledge of Chinese philosophy, including concepts of Buddhism, Confucianism, Legalism and Taoism with this interactive quiz.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Socrates Philosophical Life
Site summarizes the philosophy of Socrates through condensed versions of Plato's dialogues. Subjects discussed are piety, an examined life, the individual and the state, and knowing virtue. Also presents a bibliography and internet links.
Other
Philosophers: Margaret Fuller's Philosophy
This profile of Margaret Fuller (1810-1850) reveals why she is sometimes called "the most important woman of the nineteenth century." Discussion includes her literary criticism, journalism, and her feminist manifesto, Woman of the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Marcus Aurelius Meditations
Ancient History Sourcebook offers the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antonius, the "philosopher emperor" of Rome. This is one of the few pieces of literature written by a world leader; even more striking is the fact that it is a work of...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy
Ancient Greece has bestowed much to Western philosophy. This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Plato
This site focuses on the writings of the philosopher Plato including links to the full texts of 15 of his classics: Alcibiades I, Apology, Charmides, Critias, Crito, Euthydemus, Euthyphro, Ion, Laches, Lesser Hippias, Lysis, Menexenu,...