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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: 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: 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.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Sophists
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a good summary of the Sophists, their history and motives. Lists major figures.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Parmenides
Good summary from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Parmenides' life and thought. Pays special attention to the verse form of his major work, "On Nature."
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Stuart Mill
Detailed discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Mill's thought including biographical summary. Although it chiefly addresses his achievements in logic, Mill's opinion on religion are also presented in closing.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes
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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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Moral Development
A comprehensive entry detailing the research and theories behind psychology's moral development. Identify the scientists, discoveries, philosophies, and related research in the field.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)
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."
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Lucretius
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...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anselm of Canterbury
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...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Augustine, 354 430
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...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Cicero
An extensive biography of Cicero covering his life, his philosophical writings, and his philosophical views.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: David Hume
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.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Diogenes
An extensive biography of Diogenes, his travels, and beliefs.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle: Biology
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 Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Immanuel Kant (1724 1804)
A very in-depth look at the philosophical ideas of Immanuel Kant on subjects such as ethics, rationalism, and much more.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle on Motion and Its Place in Nature
Lengthy discussion of Aristotle's theory of motion, its presentation by Aquinas, and its relation to Zeno's paradoxes.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaxagoras (C. 500 428 b.c.e.)
Entry on Anaxagoras includes good discussion of his idea of Mind and its place in the cosmos. Sets his concept in dialogue with Empedocles.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Natural Law
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,...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Locke (1632 1704)
Extensive overview of the English philosopher covers his studies, particularly in medicine, and his published works. Includes a bibliography.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Just War Theory
Article summarizes the history of "just war" theory in Aquinas and his successors; then takes up two subcategories within the theory: the rules that govern the justice of war, and the rules that govern fair conduct in war. Clearly...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes: Methodology
This site, which is provided for by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, gives a detailed biography of the life of Thomas Hobbes, including a discussion of his philosophy.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Neoplatonism
Good introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the history of the Neoplatonic vein of ancient Greek philosophy. Includes information on Porphyry, Jamblichus, and the Athenian school. Not a substantial treatment of...