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Biographies: Machiavelli (1469 1527)
A biography of the works and philosophical/political ideas of Machiavelli. Includes some dates and describes the times in which he lived.
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Seng: Adolescence and Gifted: Addressing Existential Dread
Find information on how parents and teachers can provide emotional support for gifted adolescents, who are experiencing "Existential Dread." Learn how to detect students' feelings and address problems by nourishing them socially,...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Thomas Paine (1737 1809)
This resource is a biography of the political philosopher Thomas Paine.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Neo Classicism, an Introduction
Brief introduction to Enlightenment concepts as reflected in the art of the period, illustrated with a painting by English artist Joseph Wright.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Plato
This long encyclopedia entry describes what is known about the life and philosophy of Plato (born ca. 427 BCE), the author of the Republic. ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Progressive Era Politics
Read this overview of the Progressive Era to find out about the economic, political, and philosophical conditions of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to changes in working conditions, reforms in...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholic Encyclopedia: Herbartianism
This article gives an overview of Herbart's life and work in psychology, philosophy and education. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence
An image of "Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence", created by Giovanni Da San Giovanni, c. 1635 (Fresco).
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Web Gallery of Art: Philosopher and Pupils
An image of "Philosopher and Pupils", created by Willem Van Der Vliet in 1626 (Oil on panel, 85 x 113 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Salomon Koninck in 1635 (Oil on canvas, 17 x 71 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Philosopher
An image of "Philosopher", created by Pierre Puget in 1662 (Marble, height 39,4 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher Lecturing With a Mechanical Planetary
An image of "A Philosopher Lecturing with a Mechanical Planetary", created by Joseph Wright in 1766 (Oil on canvas, 147,3 x 203,2 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Three Philosophers
An image of "The Three Philosophers", created by Giorgione from 1508-09 (Oil on canvas, 124 x 145 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Old Philosopher With a Book
An image of "Old Philosopher with a Book", created by Pietro Bellotti from 1670-74 (Oil on canvas, 64 x 72 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Old Philosopher
An image of "Old Philosopher", created by Pietro Bellotti during the 1670's (Oil on canvas, 73 x 54 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini during the 1730's (Oil on canvas, 11 x 93 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini during the 1730's (Oil on canvas, 11 x 95 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Philosopher Cratetes
An image of "The Philosopher Cratetes", created by Luca Giordano, c. 1650 (Oil on canvas, 113 x 90 cm).
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The Dispute Between St Catherine of Alexandria and the Philosophers
An image of "The Dispute between St Catherine of Alexandria and the Philosophers", created by Johann Lucas Kracker in 1775 (Oil on canvas, 76,5 x 40,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of a Philosopher
An image of "Portrait of a Philosopher", created by Salvator Rosaz (Oil on canvas, 119 x 93 cm).
Other
Biographies Philosophers: j.g. Fichte
A definition of Fichte, Johann Gottlieb is provided, which is helpful for beginners. This site contains links to secondary works.
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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.
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University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: Democritus of Abdera
This page provides an excellent biography of Democritus of Abdera, an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. Discusses his life, travels, and contributions to the fields of philosophy and, to an extent, mathematics.
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Unesco: Indonesia: Cultural Landscape of Bali Province
The cultural landscape of Bali consists of five rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 ha. The temples are the focus of a cooperative water management system of canals and weirs, known as subak, that dates back to the...