An extensive biography of Cicero covering his life, his philosophical writings, and his philosophical views.

This site provides text from a lecture that looks at European culture after WWI. Looks at the literary and artistic developments during and as a result of the war. With links to several biographical websites on authors and philosophers...

An extensive biography of Diogenes, his travels, and beliefs.

This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.

Alphabetized dictionary offering "concise guide to technical terms and personal names often encountered in the study of philosophy." Brief entries cross-linked to further entries. Quite useful.

Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.

Extensive overview of the English philosopher covers his studies, particularly in medicine, and his published works. Includes a bibliography.

A thorough collection of summaries of various philosophies with philosopher biographies. Includes a timeline. Extensive resources are completely searchable.

A reader's theater script for The Trial of Socrates, a biographical account about the end of Socrates' life. Eleven character roles are needed in this activity.

Excellent, lengthy explanation of Leibniz's metaphysics. Divided into ten sections addressing his major ideas: monads, sufficient reason, necessary being, and substance, among others. Includes several diagrams to help explain the idea of...

Philosophical Chairs discussions allow learners to make meaning of texts while developing, defending, and supporting their claims. This resource walks you through how to implement this type of discussion in your classroom. Included are...

The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers an excellent detailed overview of Origen's life and philosophical views.

In this lesson plan, learners will consider "Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Philosophy of Law, including a long list of philosophers of law with links to more information.

This California State University Northridge essay on the "Nature of Science, the Scientific Method, and Measurement" includes a historical perspective.

An extensive PowerPoint presentation will enhance study and review of the famed philosophers. Gather more knowledge of Newton, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, and Franklin among others.

A online timeline of western philosophers that allows you to click to images and short biographies of many of the great thinkers of the Western world. Site includes a study guide and a dictionary to help students learning philosophy....

A lengthly biography of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. A supplement to the biography available at Hegel.net.

This resource presents the complete text of a major work by the German philosopher, Immanuel Kant, in which he discusses the idea of "moral obligation" which was important to developing a political philosophy.

This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.

The "Electronic Journal of Science Education" ISSN 1087-3430 Vol. 3 - No. 1 - September 1998 included this article called "The History of Science - What a Story!!"

This site contains a paper, "A Survey of Mr. Hobbes His Leviathan" by Edward, Earl of Clarendon, written on Hobbes's "Leviathan" and game theory. After a lengthy and unreadable introduction, the author surveys Hobbes's work by chapter.

By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, learners will explore the philosophy, writings, and impact of Henry David Thoreau.

Brief description of the Stoic desire to live a life based on their philosophical beliefs, rather than teach their philosophy to the world.