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Wikipedia: John Dewey
An in-depth biography of the American philosopher and educational reformer, John Dewey (1859-1952).
Victorian Web
Brown University: The Victorian Web
This is a comprehensive resource on literary, philosophical, religious, scientific and technological advancements of the Victorian age. Learn about famous Victorian authors, literary genres and more.
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Wikipedia: Karl Marx
This site from Wikipedia provides an in-depth look at the life of philosopher Karl Marx.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Sun Tzu
This site offers a link to Sun Tzu's nonfiction work The Art of War. Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, and philosopher who is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a widely influential work of military...
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Bertrand Russell: In Praise of Idleness
The lighter side of philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). Written in 1932, Russell proposes cutting the work day to four hours. Idleness, he argues brings out the best in mankind.
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.
A&E Television
Biography: Plato
A biography presented on the Ancient Greek philosopher provides a good foundation of information about his life.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Philosophy and Life of the Stoics
Brief description of the Stoic desire to live a life based on their philosophical beliefs, rather than teach their philosophy to the world.
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International Debate Education Association: Debates: Philosophy
A selection of debate topics focused on philosophical issues. Each topic includes a clear statement of the argument, a list of points for and against, suggested support for each (point and counterpoint), and a bibliography that supports...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Socrates
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Socrates, the philosophy he developed, his influence, and his execution for impiety and for corrupting young people.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Plato
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Plato, the philosophy he developed, and his legacy.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Modernism
Course handout discusses the complexities of the artistic and philosophical movements of Modernism.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Origen of Alexandria
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers an excellent detailed overview of Origen's life and philosophical views.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Lucretius
As one of the primary spokesmen for the Epicurean philosophy, Lucretius (99-55 BCE) wrote a philosophical epic "De Rerum Naturum," in which the Epicurean belief in the atomic nature of matter is presented. Look for the section entitled...
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The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
A thorough collection of summaries of various philosophies with philosopher biographies. Includes a timeline. Extensive resources are completely searchable.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Developments in Democracy
Learning activity in which students study the ideas of Enlightenment philosophers, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. Lesson includes individual, group and whole class activity in which students write, discuss and debate the role...
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.
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Philosophe.com: Getting to Know Your Audience
Essays about understanding your audience in the development of websites. This extended discussion can enlighten the understanding the audience in writing any work.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Marble Head of a Philosopher
A marble head depicts a man, with short hair, a long beard, and a moustache. The form of the statue indicates that he is a philosopher from Alexandria, for the city was full of intellectuals and philosophers in the Hellenistic period.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: China: The Age of the Philosophers Quiz (1)
Quiz your knowledge on philosophers of China.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Enlightenment Philosophers and American Government
[Free Registration/Login Required] The lesson is designed to review the main thoughts and ideas of the Enlightenment philosophers and how their ideas contributed to the American governmental system.
Tufts University
Perseus Digital Library: Works by and About Cicero
Contains electronic versions of many of the writings of Cicero. Some are available in both English and Latin, others only in one or the other language.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.