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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: On the Nature of Things

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MIT contains the entire work "On the Nature of Things," by Lucretius, his primary philosophical work which expounds the Epicurean worldview.
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Donald Clark

Johann Friedrich Herbart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776-1841) is discussed, the German philosopher, psychologist, and educator acknowledged as the "father of scientific pedagogy."
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the German economic and political philosopher, Karl Marx. Includes links to other sites about Marx, as well as links to books by or about Marx.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Agnosticism

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from open-source encyclopedia Wikipedia on agnosticism, its historical precedents, and philosophical proponents.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: The Origins of Western Thought

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down about 1/4 of the page for information on the philosophy of the Milesians. Discusses the beliefs, thinkings, and teachings of the three Milesian philosophers: Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes.
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Other

Giordano Bruno

For Students 9th - 10th
The entry for Bruno's life and works. Contains some explanation of philosophy and influence on future philosophers.
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Other

Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize-winning philosopher.
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Other

Saarland University: Lorenz Oken

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, concise biography on Oken (1779-1851 CE), a natural scientist, natural philosopher, and doctor.
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Other

Deutsches Historisches Museum: Hannah Arendt Philosophin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Deutsches Historisches Museum, gives a chronology of the life of philosopher Han(n)ah Arendt. The site is entirely in German.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Adelard of Bath

For Students 3rd - 8th
History for Kids presents information on the life and works of Adelard, a 12th Century philosopher and translator from the Roman city of Bath. Includes links to teacher resources.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: No Exit

For Students 9th - 10th
This play written in 1944 explores Jean-Paul Satre's philosophical concepts. Read about the characters, the plot and themes in this informative and interesting site.
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A&E Television

Biography: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a three page biography of Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Different Branches of Metaphysics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what metaphysics is and what some different branches of this discipline are. Looks at Ontology, Philosophical Theology, and Cosmology.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Saadia Ben Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica offers biographical information on Egyptian-Babylonian Jewish philosopher and polemicist, Saadia ben Joseph.
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Article
Stanford University

Stanford University: The Dualist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dualist is a publication dedicated to recognizing valuable undergraduate contributions in philosophy and to providing a medium for undergraduate discourse on topics of philosophical interest.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Philosopher and Pupils

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Philosopher and Pupils", created by Willem Van Der Vliet in 1626 (Oil on panel, 85 x 113 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Salomon Koninck in 1635 (Oil on canvas, 17 x 71 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Philosopher

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Philosopher", created by Pierre Puget in 1662 (Marble, height 39,4 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher Lecturing With a Mechanical Planetary

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Philosopher Lecturing with a Mechanical Planetary", created by Joseph Wright in 1766 (Oil on canvas, 147,3 x 203,2 cm).
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Curated OER

The Dispute Between St Catherine of Alexandria and the Philosophers

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Dispute between St Catherine of Alexandria and the Philosophers", created by Johann Lucas Kracker in 1775 (Oil on canvas, 76,5 x 40,5 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Philosophers of Alexandria

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Philosophers of Alexandria", created by Masolino Da Panicale from 1428-30 (Fresco).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Three Philosophers

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Three Philosophers", created by Giorgione from 1508-09 (Oil on canvas, 124 x 145 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Old Philosopher With a Book

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Old Philosopher with a Book", created by Pietro Bellotti from 1670-74 (Oil on canvas, 64 x 72 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Old Philosopher

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Old Philosopher", created by Pietro Bellotti during the 1670's (Oil on canvas, 73 x 54 cm).