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Philosophers: Jean Paul Sartre

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980 CE), but includes links to other relevant sites.
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The Case of Martin Heidegger, Philosopher and Nazi

For Students 9th - 10th
Part One of an outstanding three-part series on Heidegger's involvement with the Nazi party. Seems a level-headed and impartial treatment of a potential explosive topic.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Greek Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learnng module in which Tom Richey engages us in a discussion of philosophical thought of the times in ancient Greece, beginning with the Greek sophists, Plato and Aristophanes. Teaching and learning materials include videos, unit guides...
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Marxists Internet Archive

Marxist.org: Biography of G. W. F. Hegel

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthly biography of German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. A supplement to the biography available at Hegel.net.
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Bristol University: "The Philosophy of Law" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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iCivics

I Civics: Why Government?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Dig into philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke's ideas and see how they've influenced those that have followed in their footsteps.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Socrates (469 399 b.c.e.)

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic-level introduction to Socrates' life. Excellent summary of the main characteristics of Socrates' life in the three dialogues "Euthyphro," "Apology," and "Crito."
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: William James (1842 1910)

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage gives good information about the life, times, and work of the psychologist William James (1842-1910 CE) with good references and links.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Edmund Burke (1729 1797)

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page summary of the life and philosophy of influential eighteenth-century Anglo-Irish Parliamentarian Edmund Burke, whose theories of government led him to sympathize with the American colonists against the British crown, to...
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Diotima: The Life of Hipparchia

For Students 9th - 10th
Incidents from the life of Greek philosopher Hipparchia are featured on this page from Diotima, publisher of "materials for the study of women and gender in the ancient world."
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University of Calgary

U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Lao Zi

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is given on the life, works, and beliefs of Chinese philosopher Lao Zi in this encyclopedia article from Wikipedia. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: John Locke (1632 1704)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief biography of philosopher John Locke and highlights of his accomplishments. The summary traces the development of his political beliefs through contrast with other writers of his time. Site includes a bibliography...
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Abu Al Nasr Al Farabi (870 950 a.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about al-Farabi, an Islamic philosopher and scientist who "acquired great proficiency in various branches of learning and is reported to have been an expert in different languages."
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Plato

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides an article on the life and writing of the Greek Philosopher Plato and it includes images, important dates, and related links.
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Islami City

Islami City: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Islamic physician, al-Razi, also an alchemist and philosopher, famous for his contributions to several areas of science.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: On the Nature of Things

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MIT contains the entire work "On the Nature of Things," by Lucretius, his primary philosophical work which expounds the Epicurean worldview.
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Donald Clark

Johann Friedrich Herbart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776-1841) is discussed, the German philosopher, psychologist, and educator acknowledged as the "father of scientific pedagogy."
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Karl Marx

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the German economic and political philosopher, Karl Marx. Includes links to other sites about Marx, as well as links to books by or about Marx.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Agnosticism

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from open-source encyclopedia Wikipedia on agnosticism, its historical precedents, and philosophical proponents.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: The Origins of Western Thought

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down about 1/4 of the page for information on the philosophy of the Milesians. Discusses the beliefs, thinkings, and teachings of the three Milesian philosophers: Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes.
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Giordano Bruno

For Students 9th - 10th
The entry for Bruno's life and works. Contains some explanation of philosophy and influence on future philosophers.
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize-winning philosopher.
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Saarland University: Lorenz Oken

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, concise biography on Oken (1779-1851 CE), a natural scientist, natural philosopher, and doctor.

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