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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: English Deism
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy describes the influence of several different English Deists with long paragraphs explaining their works, politics, and major ideas. Entries on Hobbes, Locke, and Hume, as well as on...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Sigmund Freud
A comprehensive site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy on Sigmund Freud and his psychoanalysis theory. Discusses his reasoning for thinking the way he did, his theories behind psychoanalysis and the unconscious, and the site...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: David Hume
Biography of Hume, including personal and educational information, and publication dates for major works. Also features an excerpt from a private letter written when Hume was around 15.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Epicurus
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy is an excellent, detailed introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Divided into sections addressing his metaphysics, epistemology, ethics. Includes numerous links to related...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Empedocles
Good introduction to his life and thought from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Focuses especially on Empedocles' relationship to Pythagoras and his account of Love and Strife.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Egoism
Essay explaining the varieties and nuances of egoist ethical theories. Divides such theories into four types: positivist, rational, ethical and conditional. Does a good job of providing examples along the way.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Dewey
Biography and thorough discussion of Dewey's thought, with bibliography at bottom from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Divides his philosophy into theory of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, and then judges his...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Chrysippus
Biography of Chrysippus describing his manner of philosophy and relation to the Stoic school.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a biography as well as a brief explanation of Francis Bacon's most significant philosophical work, "Novum Organum."
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle
Detailed introduction to the life and philosophy of Aristotle. Includes helpful outline of his system and an excellent chart comparing his virtues. A great place to start.
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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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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Aquinas
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a look at the life and writings of Thomas Aquinas. It gives an in-depth summary of his greatest work, the "Summa."
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaximander
Short summary from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Anaximander's thought, especially his theory regarding the development of life.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ancient Greek Skepticism
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy is an excellent, brief introduction to the major thinkers in the ancient Skeptic tradition. Divides the movement into early Pyrrhonism, Academic skepticism, and post-Academic...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Martin Luther (1483 1546)
An excellent biography of Martin Luther, concentrating on his philosophy and the background from which his ideas were obtained.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Academy
Brief history of Plato's Academy, its original members and aims provided for by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hipparchia
The interesting life of ancient Greek philosopher Hipparchia is told here in some detail. References for further study are included.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pseudo Dionysius the Areopagite
An essay on the famous anonymous Christian Neoplationist thinker from the 5th-6th century C.E. The article provides a good analysis of his philosophical ideas and concepts.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Western Concepts of God
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides an overview of how people viewed God from the time of the Roman Empire until today.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Epistemology of Perception
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a well-written, easy to understand definition of perception, as well as small mention of some of those who first introduced the concept.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Virtue Ethics
Excellent, clearly written introduction to "virtue theories" of morality. Reviews the archetypical theories of Aristotle and Aquinas before turning to contemporary versions. Presents one possible philosophical critique of virtue theory...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Universals
Discusses the theory of universals, or forms. Provides an explanation of universals, reasons to have them, problems they present and its relationship to realism and nominalism.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thales
Basic introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the philosophy of Thales. Includes several popular tales about his life.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoicism
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a good introduction to the main ideas of Stoicism. Contextualizes the claims of this school among Aristotelian, Heraclitean, and Cynic traditions.