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The Skeptic's Dictionary: Occam's Razor

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Roman Silversmith: Drinking Cups of the Elite

For Students 9th - 10th
Silver drinking cups with relief decoration were very popular in the 1st centuries B.C. and A.D. Cups were sometimes made in pairs to encourage conversation about the scenes on the vessels. Cupids, scenes of Bacchus, the Roman god of...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: The Enlightenment

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Arizona State University

Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
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US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: Women and Naturalization

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay on George Washington proposing that his real accomplishments as first President of the U.S. and winner of the Revolutionary War have been overshadowed by the myths and stories of the Cherry Tree, teeth, and no lies....
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Utopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online entry for Utopia. Contains extensive philosophical information on More's creation/adaptation, with notes on major works and political career. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Cornel West

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Cornel West, American philosopher, scholar of African American studies, and political activist.
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Rice University

Rice University: Mandragola

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides a description of Machiavelli's classical comedy, Mandragola. Links are provided for additional information and this is a great site to check out.
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Treasures of University of Delaware Library: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
To accompany their exhibit of the original first-edition copy of Leviathan, the University of Delaware created this introduction to Hobbes which includes information about its reception upon publication.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edmund Burke

For Students 9th - 10th
Edmund Burke (12 January 1729 - 9 July 1797) was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher who, after relocating to Great Britain, served for many years in the British House of Commons as a member of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. He wrote on many subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology and zoology.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edmund Burke

For Students 9th - 10th
(1729-1797) An Anglo-Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, who served for many years in the British House of Commons as a member of the Whig party.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Statue of Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. He wrote on many subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology and zoology.
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Objectivism.net

For Students 9th - 10th
Objectivism website with updated news and information. There are also several links to top Objectivism websites.