Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Plato
This site contains a summary of Plato's life in Athens and the major ideas in his writings. Explains the philosophical method of Socrates and Plato's early questions about justice and the city in "Republic." Then describes in some detail...
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Rene Descartes
Good overview of the life and philosophy of Descartes. Notes his impressive achievements in geometry, physiology, and natural science in addition to his important works in philosophical method and metaphysics. Credits Descartes as the...
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Philosophers: Margaret Fuller's Philosophy
This profile of Margaret Fuller (1810-1850) reveals why she is sometimes called "the most important woman of the nineteenth century." Discussion includes her literary criticism, journalism, and her feminist manifesto, Woman of the...
National Library of France
National Library of France: Jean Paul Satre
Jean-Paul Satre, French philosopher, literary critic, and journalist, is presented in this exhibition from the National Library of France. Follow Satre's evolution of thought as seen through examples of his writings, quotes, and pictures...
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Institute of Physics: Physics Evolution
The interactive map explores physics characters, their stories, and how they influenced each other. The ancient philosophers, the Arabian age, and the electrical enlightenment are included.
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Univ. Of California Riverside: What Is Occham's Razor?
This tutorial explores what Occham's Razor is and how this philosophical adage can be applied to scientific theories and hypotheses.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: St. Augustine
This is an informative site on the Christian philosopher St. Augustine. Includes detailed information about his life as well as his many writings and works.
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R. B. Jones: The Philosophy of Logic
Excellent overview of logic. Defines the term in informative detail, while relating logic to its neighbors in epistemology, metaphysics, and analytic philosophy. A terrific introduction to the subject.
Stanford University
Stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy: Epistemology of Religion
Excellent article examining several contemporary epistemological proposals for understanding "faith" philosophically. First discusses "evidentialism", then subjects it to critiques from several differing perpectives. Clearly written but...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Milton and the Obedient Moment [Pdf]
A very extensive analysis from the University of Oregon of John Milton's three most popular works: "Paradise Lost," "Paradise Regained," and "Samson Agonistes." Has religious and philosophical perspectives.
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Western Kentucky University: The Atomism of Democritus
An essay explaining the atomist beliefs of the philosopher Democritus.
Oregon State University
A Brief Life of Thomas Hobbes, 1588 1679
This article surveys the life and work of the English philosopher John Hobbes (1588-1679).
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Press: Nietzsche's Travels
Sample of photos and quotes from Nietzsche's travel diaries in his later years. Illuminates the personality of the great philosopher.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Blaise Pascal
This site from the University of Saint Andrews provides a short biography of Pascal. Takes a philosophical angle. Features links to existentialist philosophy, seventeenth and eighteenth century literature, and philosophy pages.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Abu Yusuf Yaqub Ibn Ishaq Al Sabbah Al Kindi
Biography of Al-Kindi, an Islamic scholar and mathematician. Includes several links to related topics and a list of references for further studies.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plotinus
Thorough overview of the philosophical contribution of Plotinus. Includes biographical information.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Plotinus
Explains Plotinus' philosophical development and his new reading of Plato that resulted in the quasi-religious Neoplatonism. Describes the main contours of his emanationist philosophy, focusing on the journey of the intellect to meet the...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Teaching of Moses Maimonides
This site from The New Advent provides biographical background of Moses ben Maimon. Lists works he wrote and discusses his influence on philosophers. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Dialetheism
Describes the notion of "dialetheism," the logical theory of true contradictions. Explains its history of development, its philosophical consequences, and its significance for rationality. Excellent bibliography.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mathematics Archive: John Wallis
This page provides an excellent biography of John Wallis, an English clergyman, mathematician, and philosopher. Discusses his childhood, education, travel, studies, and his contributions to the fields of philosophy, language, and...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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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Ancient Greek Philosophy: Thales of Miletus
Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of Alfred Marshall (1842 1924)
A brief biography of the economics philosopher Alfred Marshall outlining his major contributions to the field of economic thought.
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International Gramsci Society: Timeline of Life of Gramsci
A very detailed timeline documenting the life of the famous 20th century Marxist thinker who lived in Italy and was imprisoned by Mussolini and died in prison.