Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Apology by Xenophon
This is the full text of the narrative The Apology by Xenophon, a Socratic dialogue about the legal defense that the philosopher Socrates presented at his trial for the moral corruption of Athenian youth; and for impiety against the...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Transcendentalists in Action
Activity on the religious, philosophical and literary movement of Transcendentalism founded by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Article outlines the history and main ideas as well as the far-reaching literary and societal impact of Transcendentalist...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Urbanization 1870 1900: Change Reflected in Thought and Writing
American writers and intellectuals played an important role in articulating the changes taking place in Industrial America in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Learn about some of the prominent writers, scientists, and philosophers at that...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Thales
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Maimonides
A highly detailed biography of the famous Jewish philosopher and religious thinker. The article provides a thorough analysis of his religious ideas.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Divine Illumination
Excellent article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy tracing the development of "divine illumination" throughout the classical and medieval Christian philosophical tradition. Describes how this distinctively Christian...
Stanford University
Coherence Theory of Truth:stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy
Clear, concise introduction to various coherence theories of truth. Author explains several versions of the theory, the arguments for and against them, while avoiding too much philosophical jargon. Includes bibliography.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Creationism
An entry from the Standard Encyclopedia of Philospohy that analyzes creationism from scientific, philosophical, and theological viewpoints and finds it lacking on all three measures.
BBC
Bbc: Critics and Critiques of Athenian Democracy
Examine the different arguments for and against democracy by ancient Greek leaders and philosophers. The main critique of democracy came down to the question of whether we trust the masses to make informed decisions? Follow the rise and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Citizenship: Making Government Work
This unit on citizenship introduces the question "What is government?" from a philosophical perspective, and delves into the meaning of government, how it works, etc. through a Video on Demand, assignments, and critical thinking and more.
Other
Southern Illinois University Carbondale: The Center for Dewey Studies
The Center for Dewey Studies website was developed to provide a comprehensive resource about the life and work of the philosopher and educator John Dewey.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Age of Anxiety: Europe in the 1920's
This site provides text from a lecture that looks at European culture after WWI. Looks at the literary and artistic developments during and as a result of the war. With links to several biographical websites on authors and philosophers...
McMaster University
Mc Master University: The Bertrand Russell Archives
The archives of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)-- British philosopher, logician, essayist, and renowned peace advocate--are located at McMaster University. This is the home page for the collection, which features biographical information,...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Bartolome De Las Casas Debates the Subjugation of the Indians
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read a summary of Bartolome de Las Casas' views about the horrors of Spanish encomienda system and his arguments for proper treatment of Native Americans. Find a link to a translation of his book where...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Beginnings of Set Theory
The University of St. Andrews offers a wonderful introduction to set theory that makes the topic interesting and understandable. Includes numerous links to related philosophers, mathematicians, and topics.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: James Madison and Executive Power
This lesson plan examines the legacy of the "philosopher statesman," James Madison. Madison combined the intellectual knowledge and creativity of the scholar with the practical savvy of the politician, a man of strong principles who also...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: The Northern Renaissance
Centered in Germany and the Netherlands during 1400 and 1500s, the northern European tradition of Gothic Art was greatly affected by the technical and philosophical advancements of the Renaissance in Italy. While less concerned with...
Other
Historiographie Du Xi Xe Siecle. Hippolyte Taine
An anthology of historical, philosophical, artistic analysis from Taine's works, all in French.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ethics
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...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism
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...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Heraclitus
Excellent introduction to Heraclitus' difficult philosophy from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Includes biography relating him to other Ionian and Milesian philosophers. Quotes several of his fragments.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: Shaping the Postwar World
Consider how U.S. foreign policy changed in the aftermath of WWII, and analyze the philosophical, geopolitical, and economic factors that influenced these changes. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Learn biographical details on Elizabeth Cady Stanton, author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman's rights and suffrage movements.
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