Curated OER
D. H. Lawrence
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...
Other
Muslim Scientists: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi
Brief biography of Mohammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, famous for his contributions to the fields and studies of medicine, astronomy, philosophy, and physics.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Socrates
Socrates lived between 469-399 BC and was the founder of Attic philosophy. He served as a hoplite in the Athenian army. He was interested in scientific philosophy, but in the middle and late times of his life, he turned his interest to...
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850 1937)
A portrait of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
McMaster University
Mu: For Encouraging the Coining Silver Money in England
Notes on Locke's essay "For encouraging the coining Silver Money in England, and after for keeping it here."
Other
Sisson: Requirements and Specifications
A discussion of the role that good design specifications play in the successful completion of a software project.
Other
Routledge Encyclopedia: Greek Philosophy: Impact on Islamic Philosophy
This article is a discussion of the Greek-Hellenistic philosophy within the Islamic world. Early Islamic philosophers shunned the influence of Greek philosophy; however, over time that view began to change. Certain philosophers hailed...
Boston University
Representationalism and Antirepresentationalism: Kant, Davidson, and Rorty
Presents the anti-realist epistemological idea of "antirepresentationalism" as developed by Richard Rorty. Compares and contrasts this with Kant's "nonrepresentationalism" and sets in dialogue with another contemporary philosopher,...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Descartes, Rene (1596 1650)
This biographical site on Descartes explains some of the French scientific philosopher Decartes' beliefs and findings. This site has links to other famous mathematicians who influenced him as well.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist, is considered one of the great minds in Western intellectual history. He also invented the first mechanical adding machine.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Friedrich Engels
This biographical article focuses on the life of Friedrich Engels, a German-English philosopher and a Marxist. Learn about his influence on Marxism and about his Socialist writings.
Friesian School
Friesian: Baruch Spinoza by Kelley L. Ross
Contains biographical information, and an excellent overview of key philosophical themes and ideas. Also traces Spinoza's influence on modern philosophy and later.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Plato (427 347 Bce)
Explore the life and work of Plato (427-347 BCE) by visiting this comprehensive site. Also contains a lengthy bibliography and links to more detailed information about the Greek philosopher.
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Bertrand Russell: The Man/ Chronology
A chronology of the British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970).
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The Ecole Initiative: Stoicism
This site from the University of Evansville provides an extensive look at Stoicism, its background, and the philosophers who influenced this philosophy. Very in-depth and informative, with great information.
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Wsu: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia
Full of education and charity, Elena Piscopia devoted her life to learning and ministering to the poor. Her accomplishments as a mathematician and philosopher are discussed in this short biography.
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Essays and Reviews: Mourning for Hokujurosen: Poem by Yosa Buson
This poem is followed by a brief commentary. The writer explains images in the poem, and some of Buson's philosophical beliefs which affected the poem.
Able Media
Able media.com: Plato's Republic
An informative and very helpful study guide from AbleMedia.com on Plato's Republic. After setting the work in its historical context, the site discusses Plato's relation to the Sophist philosophers. Includes a lengthy series of study...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Ralph Waldo Emerson Activity
A lesson/activity for students in honor of the American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. From ReadWriteThink's calendar from May 25, 2007. Provides web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans.
Internet Infidels
Secular Web: H. J. Blackham: What Is Agnosticism?
A paper written in 1981 by British humanist Blackham reviews the major philosophical foundations of agnosticism.
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Verywell: What Is Nature Versus Nurture?
An article featuring the ongoing philosophical debate over psychology's nature versus nurture. Cherry clarifies the differences between the two schools of thought and provides the changes in theory over the years.
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Le Magazine Litteraire
A fully searchable site for AP/French literature majors, le Magazine Litteraire offers detailed critiques of recently published literature; articles by famous thinkers and academics about writers, philosophers or literary themes; a forum...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment's emphasis on reason shaped philosophical, political, and scientific discourse from the late 17th to the early 19th century. This article traces the Enlightenment back to its roots in the aftermath of the Civil War, and...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The History Behind the Atom
This StudyCard activity enables students to review the key contributions by scientists and philosophers towards are current understanding of the atom. It also allows students to review characteristics of the major atomic models.