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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Renaissance Philosophy
Can you define the "Renaissance?" Check out this informative website to learn more. From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, a definition and background of the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaximenes
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a brief biography of Anaximenes and summary of his thought.
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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: Chrysippus
Biography of Chrysippus describing his manner of philosophy and relation to the Stoic school.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 1778)
Biography of the French deistic philosopher and author Jean Jacques Rousseau.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plotinus
Thorough overview of the philosophical contribution of Plotinus. Includes biographical information.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: William of Ockham
Thorough introduction to the life and works of philosopher and theologian William of Ockham. Addresses topic such as William's influential "nominalism" and his views on the relation between reason and authority.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: German Idealism
An excellent breakdown of the development of German Idealism. Refers to each of the important thinkers, and their inter-relationships.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Buddha
Encyclopedia entry for Buddha, from a leading peer-reviewed work hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Atheism
Encylopedic overview of atheism.
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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: Juan Donoso Cortes
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...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
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...
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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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Oregon State University: John Locke
This Oregon State University site details the life of the great philosopher John Locke. The site provides a brief bio of Locke, information on his writings such as the Two Treatises of Civil Government, as well as a timeline of his life...