Detailed timeline showing Spanish and Portuguese history in relation to Spinoza. Records dates of major works, as well as some of Pascal and Newton.

This site offers an intuitive look at "Occam's Razor," the philosophical statement of the "principle of unnecessary plurality." Content focuses on the life and role of William Ockham; the history of this particular philosophy; as well as...

This Victorian Web site features links to documents about the life, works, and times of the poet and critic Matthew Arnold (1821-1888). Content ranges from the genre, themes, and imagery found in his literary works, to a biography,...

A biographical note on St. Bede (672-735), the monk, scholar, and author who wrote about history, rhetoric, mathematics, music, astronomy, poetry, grammar, philosophy, hagiography, homiletics, and Bible commentary.

Dedicated to the instruction and advancement of kyudo, the way of the bow. Includes sections on history, philosophy, technique, equipment and resources.

Wikipedia offers detailed information on Sikhism, including history, gurus, religious philosophy, persecution, and more.

An article which examines the major ideas of the theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, and their impact on America during the 20th century and what use they have in current American life.

This MIT Internet Classics Archives page is a translation of "The Persians" in an easy-to-read format, maintaining the verse format of the original.

Contains s number of works written by Hippocrates and translated by Francis Adams. Extensive primary source material.

Wikipedia provides detailed information on Epicureanism, a system of philosophy based on the teachings of Epicurus.

Unusual look at deconstruction, considering several previously unexplored glimpses of the theory. Also includes extensive bibliography and references to Derrida's influence.

This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.

At this site from the Modern History Sourcebook of Fordham University, you can read an excerpt from Abelard's translated autobiography entitled "The Story of My Misfortunes." Includes an informative introduction about Abelard and his life.

Events of Rene Descartes' life are presented in a timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).

This site is dedicated to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture. Site allows student to apply for Roman citizenship and live as a Roman! Delve into the religion, the philosophy, the virtues, the art, and more - of ancient Rome.

The history and life of Voltaire are described on this site. Learn about the beliefs and ideals of Voltaire.

From H.L. Mencken's "The American Language," this site examines Webster's contribution to the study of language and spelling in the United States. Covers the history of Webster's works and summarizes his philosophy and advocacy for...

Quodlibet is an independent, non-denominational, and non-profit theological project which aims to provide the online theological community with a resource and forum for scholarly expression and reflection.

A discussion of the beliefs of Aristotle, his contributions to logic, and why he had to flee Athens at the time of Alexander's death.

This site features a brief article about the foundation of the Song Dynasty.

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...

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.

The University of St Andrews gives a vivid biography of Hypatia and her influence in ancient mathematics, neoplatonic philosophy, and Alexandrian politics. Includes links to related biographies and topics.

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.