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.
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."
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: John Locke on Government
This site from the University of Groningen provides the complete John Locke's "Second Treatise on Government." It discusses everything from slavery and property to civil government and its functions.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Lao Zi
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Lao Zi, writer of the seminal Daoist work, the Dao De Jing. Includes a collection of quotes by Lao Zi.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Two Treatisies on Government
This site provides selections from John Locke's "Two Treatisies on Government." It contains evaluations on the sections 'Of the State of Nature' and 'Of Political of Civil Society.'
Other
Chebucto Community Net: Lao Tzu Father of Taoism
This site from Chebucto Community Net provides a biography of Lao-tzu and short description of Taoism. Contrasts Taoism and Confucianism as well. Some black and white pictures accompany information.
George Mason University
Marxist Origins of Communism
This site shows the reasons for Karl Marx's belief in a command economy, and contrasts Marx's views from other philosophers such as Locke and Voltaire.
Other
The Folly of Giordano Bruno
A scholarly and thorough essay, complete with biographical and philosophical information.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Category Theory
Explains major concepts in "category theory," a common alternative to traditional set theory. Some familiarity with the logical notation is assumed. Article does include sections on the history and general philosophical significance of...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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.
Other
Life of Amos Bronson Alcott
Biographical survey of the educational and religious philosophy of Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), author, teacher, conversationalist, transcendentalist philosopher, and outspoken advocate of educational and social reform. Includes extensive...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Empedocles
Article about the Greek philosopher Empedocles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Includes a brief overview of his work and more detailed discussion of his two major works: "On Nature" and "Purifications."
Stanford University
Stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy: Alfred North Whitehead
A biography of Alfred North Whitehead. It lists major events of his life in a chronology, summarizes his philosophical influence, and provides a bibliography both of his own writings and of secondary sources about him.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The New Intellectual Order: Man, Nature and Society
A survey of the different philosophers of the Renaissance period. Includes a general look at Bruno, Montaigne, Descartes, Hobbes, and Locke with links to their biographies. The lecture tries to give the readers an insight into the...
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Voltaire, on Francis Bacon
This text is a letter by Voltaire on why he considers Francis Bacon to be one of the greatest men of history.
Oregon State University
New Atlantis, by Francis Bacon, 1626
This site provides the text of Bacon's "New Atlantis" with modernized spelling for easier reading. No commentary is provided.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy
Ancient Greece has bestowed much to Western philosophy. This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Plato
This site focuses on the writings of the philosopher Plato including links to the full texts of 15 of his classics: Alcibiades I, Apology, Charmides, Critias, Crito, Euthydemus, Euthyphro, Ion, Laches, Lesser Hippias, Lysis, Menexenu,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John Dewey
An in-depth biography of the American philosopher and educational reformer, John Dewey (1859-1952).
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Karl Marx
This site from Wikipedia provides an in-depth look at the life of philosopher Karl Marx.
A&E Television
Biography: Plato
A biography presented on the Ancient Greek philosopher provides a good foundation of information about his life.