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Indiana University: Medieval Logic and Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to "links" to find lots of resources in Medieval Philosophy.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed summary of the major ideas of Plato's philosophy provided by the Stanford University Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Also includes a lengthy bibliography.
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Bristol University: "The Philosophy of Law" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the complete text of a major work by the German philosopher, Immanuel Kant, in which he discusses the idea of "moral obligation" which was important to developing a political philosophy.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Transcendentalism, an American Philosophy

For Students 5th - 8th
A good look at the first major American philosophy, transcendentalism. Read about the ideas that transcendentalists believed, and find out the members of the Transcendental Club. Many American authors of the time espoused the ideals of...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: John Dewey

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Biography and thorough discussion of Dewey's thought, with bibliography at bottom from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Divides his philosophy into theory of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, and then judges his...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a biography as well as a brief explanation of Francis Bacon's most significant philosophical work, "Novum Organum."
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hannah Arendt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very thorough and detailed look at the life and philosophies of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975 CE). This site focuses on Arendt's influences and thoughts on Totalitarianism, the human condition and Revolution among others.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Philosophy of Love

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the threefold Greek typology for love: agape, eros, and philia. Summarizes also the Neoplatonic-Christian view of "love" and, in later centuries, "romantic love."
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ibn Rushd Religion & Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Online text by Ibn Rushd. "This text is known in English as 'On the Harmony of Religions and Philosophy,' in Arabic 'Kitab fasl al-maqal,' with its appendix Damina). Also appended is an extract from Kitab al-kashf`an manahij al-adilla."...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Socrates Philosophical Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Site summarizes the philosophy of Socrates through condensed versions of Plato's dialogues. Subjects discussed are piety, an examined life, the individual and the state, and knowing virtue. Also presents a bibliography and internet links.
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Ted: Ted Ed: The Philosophy of the Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
The Buddha's philosophy teaches us that our desires are at the root of our restlessness- and that calm can be achieved through willpower and spiritual exercise. [5:43]
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: First Lessons on Natural Philosophy for Children

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of First Lessons on Natural Philosophy for Children by Mary A. Swift, a nonfiction book for children.
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R. B. Jones: The Philosophy of Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Diffen: Philosophy: Nature vs. Nurture

For Students 9th - 10th
An article addressing the differences between the two philosophies of psychology, nature and nurture. Find examples of the two approaches, a TED Talk, discussion on the morality of both as well as the philosophy behind them.
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Greek Philosophy: Leucippus and Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an overview of the atomistic philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th and 4th centuries, BCE.
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Stanford University

Saint Thomas Aquinas: Christian Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the views of Aquinas on the relationship of philosophy and theology, and on the possibility of a "Christian philosophy." Aquinas' own enthusiasm for Aristotle is addressed as an important case study.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: English Deism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy describes the influence of several different English Deists with long paragraphs explaining their works, politics, and major ideas. Entries on Hobbes, Locke, and Hume, as well as on...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Epicurus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy is an excellent, detailed introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Divided into sections addressing his metaphysics, epistemology, ethics. Includes numerous links to related...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Empedocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introduction to his life and thought from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Focuses especially on Empedocles' relationship to Pythagoras and his account of Love and Strife.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaximander

For Students 9th - 10th
Short summary from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Anaximander's thought, especially his theory regarding the development of life.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: The Epistemology of Perception

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a well-written, easy to understand definition of perception, as well as small mention of some of those who first introduced the concept.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thales

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the philosophy of Thales. Includes several popular tales about his life.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Protagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to Protagoras and his significance within ancient philosophy.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Johann Gottleib Fichte

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Has a thorough biography and includes links to major works in translation. Also has an excellent bibliography for extensive research.

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