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Other

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Scientific Progress

For Students 11th - 12th
An article which attempts to explain how science has influenced society. Traces the history of scientific progress and how this has influenced societal behavior.
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The Basics of Philosophy: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of Aristotle's life and work, including his writings, his system of logical reasoning, and his contributions to different fields, such as politics, philosophy, and science.
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Other

Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a comprehensive survey of the life and philosophy of Thomas Hobbes. It discusses his writings as well as his ideas on moral and political philosophy.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Georg Hegel

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article provides an extensive overview of Hegel's life, work, and influence in philosophy.
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Pre History of Cognitive Science: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the philosophy contained in such works as "Leviathan." A good starting point for research on Hobbesian philosophy.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the life of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.) and the far-reaching scope of his intellectual ideas. The article examines in depth his theories in the disciplines of philosophy, politics, mathematics and science, and his legacy.
Online Course
Yale University

Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Introduction to Political Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Introductory university-level course in Western political thought and thinkers: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Tocqueville. Access the full course, in twenty four lectures, in either audio or video formats....
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Baruch Spinoza

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides an in depth look at the life and works of Baruch Spinoza. Includes links to related material.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Behaviorism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Behaviorism as a philosophy and a field of psychology. Includes information on what behaviorism is, and the types of behaviorism. Also includes links to additional information.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Branches of Philosophy, Role in Contemporary Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the different branches of Philosophy and what their relevance is to today's world.
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Other

The Philosophy of Social Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article on how philosophy can be used in the study of social sciences such as sociology and psychology. The nature of social sciences and how they differ from the natural sciences is also explored.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Science Struck

Science Struck: Rene Descartes: Facts, Achievements, Contributions

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information about Rene Descartes (1596-1650), his career, personal life, written works, and his legacy. Covers contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and science.
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Latter Rain Page: Roger Bacon's Life, Works, Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Well-rounded biography of Roger Bacon with very clear explanation of his philosophy. The focus is on his belief that knowledge can be attained through scientific experiments and through divine inspiration. Includes brief excerpt from...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle's Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough explanation of Aristotle's several original contributions to logic from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Includes a substantial bibliography as well as sections on syllogism, assertion, demonstration, the "Organon,"...
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Other

The Basics of Philosophy: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of Plato's life and work, including his writings, his theories and ideas, and his impact on the fields of mathematics and science.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Feeling and Imagination in Art, Science, and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
All course materials, readings, etc. for an undergraduate MIT course taught in 2004.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Science, Magic and Religion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from a science, math, and religion course at the University of California, Los Angeles. The course investigates science and religion in the context of history. Examine Greek mysticism, reformation, Darwin,...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Kant, Synthetic a Priori Judgments

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Kant's philosophical perspectives. Includes discussion of Kant as trying to move beyond traditional rational or empirical approaches to thought. Defines A Priori and A Posteriori judgments and more.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle: Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the life of Aristotle and his work in the field of biology. His different theories are explained, and the ideas he got right as well as some he got wrong.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Principles of Natural Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University is an exerpt from Newton's famous "Principia."
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaxagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the life of Anaxagoras of Clazomenae, his ideas about the metaphysical, the physical, the cosmos, and human intelligence, and the impact he had on later intellectuals. He is especially remembered for having been the first to...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of Democritus of Abdera. He helped to develop a theory of atomism, explained in detail here. Other significant ideas he had included his theory of perception, a theory of the soul and its relationship to living things,...