iCivics
I Civics: Why Government?
Dig into philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke's ideas and see how they've influenced those that have followed in their footsteps.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Socrates (469 399 b.c.e.)
Basic-level introduction to Socrates' life. Excellent summary of the main characteristics of Socrates' life in the three dialogues "Euthyphro," "Apology," and "Crito."
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: William James (1842 1910)
This webpage gives good information about the life, times, and work of the psychologist William James (1842-1910 CE) with good references and links.
BBC
Bbc: History: Edmund Burke (1729 1797)
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...
Other
Diotima: The Life of Hipparchia
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."
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Lao Zi
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.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: John Locke (1632 1704)
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...
Other
Abu Al Nasr Al Farabi (870 950 a.d.)
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."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Plato
This resource provides an article on the life and writing of the Greek Philosopher Plato and it includes images, important dates, and related links.
Islami City
Islami City: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi
This site provides a biography of Islamic physician, al-Razi, also an alchemist and philosopher, famous for his contributions to several areas of science.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: On the Nature of Things
This site from MIT contains the entire work "On the Nature of Things," by Lucretius, his primary philosophical work which expounds the Epicurean worldview.
Donald Clark
Johann Friedrich Herbart
Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776-1841) is discussed, the German philosopher, psychologist, and educator acknowledged as the "father of scientific pedagogy."
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Karl Marx
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Agnosticism
Article from open-source encyclopedia Wikipedia on agnosticism, its historical precedents, and philosophical proponents.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: The Origins of Western Thought
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.
Other
Giordano Bruno
The entry for Bruno's life and works. Contains some explanation of philosophy and influence on future philosophers.
Other
Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize-winning philosopher.
Other
Saarland University: Lorenz Oken
Short, concise biography on Oken (1779-1851 CE), a natural scientist, natural philosopher, and doctor.
Other
Deutsches Historisches Museum: Hannah Arendt Philosophin
This site, which is provided for by the Deutsches Historisches Museum, gives a chronology of the life of philosopher Han(n)ah Arendt. The site is entirely in German.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Adelard of Bath
History for Kids presents information on the life and works of Adelard, a 12th Century philosopher and translator from the Roman city of Bath. Includes links to teacher resources.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: No Exit
This play written in 1944 explores Jean-Paul Satre's philosophical concepts. Read about the characters, the plot and themes in this informative and interesting site.
A&E Television
Biography: Aristotle
This resource offers a three page biography of Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Different Branches of Metaphysics
Learn what metaphysics is and what some different branches of this discipline are. Looks at Ontology, Philosophical Theology, and Cosmology.