This resource provides an overview to the "Special Education Process" so that the learner may understand the global procedures for providing a student with disabilities a free and appropriate education.

From this introductory page of a monthly series of nine articles about IDEA's requirements in specific disciplinary areas relating to students with special needs. While these brief introductions provide some information, membership is...

This website offers advice for parents of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and is organized into the following sections: "Self-Forgiveness," "FAS Esteem," "IEP Participation," and "Talking to Your Children About FAS/E." Here, parents...

This website offers advice for parents of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and is organized into the following sections: "Self-Forgiveness," "FAS Esteem," "IEP Participation," and "Talking to Your Children About FAS/E." Here, parents...

A comprehensive entry detailing the research and theories behind psychology's moral development. Identify the scientists, discoveries, philosophies, and related research in the field.

An article on the ideas of Juan Donoso Cortes (1809-1853 CE), a political theorist of the 19th century who developed a theory of dictatorship. His ideas influenced another political thinker, Carl Schmitt whose ideas were later used by...

Encyclopedia entry for Buddha, from a leading peer-reviewed work hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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.

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

This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy gives a general introduction to the field of philosophical ethics. Divines moral philosophy into three main topics: metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics, including links...

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

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

This site not offers a fairly thorough biography of Augustine, but also outlines some of Augustine's theological and philosphical positions, as well as the influences which led him to those beleifs. It also includes a list of Augustine's...

Lengthy discussion of Aristotle's theory of motion, its presentation by Aquinas, and its relation to Zeno's paradoxes.

Introduction to Anselm's life and thought. Recounts his political difficulties while archbishop. Summarizes his contributions to medieval philosophy and theology, including his famous ontological argument for the existence of God, and...

Entry on Anaxagoras includes good discussion of his idea of Mind and its place in the cosmos. Sets his concept in dialogue with Empedocles.

This site presents a biography on philosopher Rene Descartes and provides an overview of Descartes' philosophical thought following the order of his most famous and widely-studied book, "The Meditations on First Philosophy."

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.

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.

Excellent discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the history of nihilism in western philosophy and the main ideas associated with it. Although centering around Nietzsche's formulation, author does admirable job of...

Review this site for the definition of "natural law" based on varying theories with respect to morality in determining the authority of legal norms. Contents of the writing cover Two Kinds of Natural Law, Conceptual Naturalism,...

Biography of Hume (1711-1776 CE), 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.

As one of the primary spokesmen for the Epicurean philosophy, Lucretius (99-55 BCE) wrote a philosophical epic "De Rerum Naturum," in which the Epicurean belief in the atomic nature of matter is presented. Look for the section entitled...

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