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Amherst College: Ask Philosphers

For Students 9th - 10th
This online panel accepts a submitted question and then "puts the talents and knowledge of philosophers at the service of the general public." After a question is sent in, the philosophers are put to work in answering the question based...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hipparchia

For Students 9th - 10th
The interesting life of ancient Greek philosopher Hipparchia is told here in some detail. References for further study are included.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Hannah Arendt Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of papers of the author, educator, and political philosopher Hannah Arendt.
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Kids Philosophy Slam

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Every year a kid-friendly philosophical question is asked and students are encouraged to submit original writing, drawing, painting, or poetry that expresses their opinions on the posed topic.
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Teaching Children Philosophy: Alexander and the Terrible, by Judith Viorst

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson outline summarizes the philosophical issues embedded in the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. This is followed by question sets that teachers can use to guide students in a...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Mary Daly Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
An obituary of Mary Daly, an American radical feminist philosopher, and a feminist theologian, who died January 3, 2010.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Abu Nasr Al Farabi

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the philosopher, Al-Farabi, who is credited with preserving the original Greek texts during the Middle Ages because of his commentaries and treatises, and influencing many prominent philosophers
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Thomas Kuhn

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the author of one of the most influential books of the 20th century The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, and the philosopher who coined the term "paradigm shift."
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National Library of France

National Library of France: Jean Paul Satre

For Students 9th - 10th
Jean-Paul Satre, French philosopher, literary critic, and journalist, is presented in this exhibition from the National Library of France. Follow Satre's evolution of thought as seen through examples of his writings, quotes, and pictures...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Reign of Marcus Aurelius (Ad 161 180)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this entry from William Morey's 1901 text to find out about Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors, who was known as a philosopher.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mary Wollstonecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and writing of early feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, author of the 1792 treatise "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed look at the Renaissance movement. Content includes a focus on important Renaissance political leaders, religious figures, authors, artists, scientists, philosophers, and composers.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Philosophy of Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Philosophy of Law, including a long list of philosophers of law with links to more information.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mencius

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical information on Mencius, a well-known Chinese philosopher and a Confucian.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Cogito Ergo Sum: Introduction to Descartes

For Students 9th - 10th
"I think, therefore I am." Wise words delivered from the French philosopher. Review the slideshow to get to know the contributions of this introduction of Rene Descartes.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible- but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
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Willard Van Orman Quine

For Students 9th - 10th
A Britannia Internet Guide Award-winning site about mathematician and philosopher Willard Van Orman Quine maintained by his son. Includes exhaustive citations to key aspects of Quine's life and work, including bibiliographies of his...
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Other

Biography of Baruch Spinoza

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides some brief biological information about the philosopher, Baruch Spinoza.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life of Greek philosopher Aristotle, with images, a timeline, and links to related content.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Anaximander

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who observed and explained different aspects of the universe, with a particular interest in its origins.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Thales

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography about Thales, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer.
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International Gramsci Society: Gramsci Photo Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photos related to the famous 20th century Marxist philosopher. Includes pictures of him and family members.
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Stanford University

Soren Kierkegaard

For Students 9th - 10th
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...