Tufts University
Perseus Digital Library: Works by and About Cicero
Contains electronic versions of many of the writings of Cicero. Some are available in both English and Latin, others only in one or the other language.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: F. Scott Fitzgerald
This brief biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald draws on his ability to realistically portray life during the "Jazz Age," a phrase coined by Fitzgerald. "F. Scott Fitzgerald Activities" offers related materials.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: China: The Age of the Philosophers Quiz (1)
Quiz your knowledge on philosophers of China.
Other
Trinity College: The Window: Ibn Rushd
Brief biography from Trinity College of Ibn Rushd, a Muslim scholar who made contributions to many fields of study, including astronomy, philosophy, music, and medicine.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Enlightenment Thinkers
Links to a concentration game where students must match famous Enlightenment thinkers to their ideas.
Other
The Case of Martin Heidegger, Philosopher and Nazi
Part One of an outstanding three-part series on Heidegger's involvement with the Nazi party. Seems a level-headed and impartial treatment of a potential explosive topic.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Bartolome De Las Casas Debates the Subjugation of the Indians
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read a summary of Bartolome de Las Casas' views about the horrors of Spanish encomienda system and his arguments for proper treatment of Native Americans. Find a link to a translation of his book where...
Other
Thoreau Institute: The History of Environmentalism
This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Age of Anxiety: Europe in the 1920's
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...
McMaster University
Mc Master University: The Bertrand Russell Archives
The archives of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)-- British philosopher, logician, essayist, and renowned peace advocate--are located at McMaster University. This is the home page for the collection, which features biographical information,...
Other
The Poetics of Aristotle: The Rise of Comedy
This selection from Aristotle's "Poetics" offers the famous Greek philosopher's explanation of the origins of comedy. For a complete understanding of both comedy and tragedy in the traditional literary sense, the entire text of...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Philosophers of Alexandria
An image of "The Philosophers of Alexandria", created by Masolino Da Panicale from 1428-30 (Fresco).
Curated OER
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).
Curated OER
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).
Other
Amherst College: Ask Philosphers
This online panel accepts a submitted question and then "puts the talents and knowledge of philosophers at the service of the general public." After a question is sent in, the philosophers are put to work in answering the question based...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Abu Nasr Al Farabi
Find out about the philosopher, Al-Farabi, who is credited with preserving the original Greek texts during the Middle Ages because of his commentaries and treatises, and influencing many prominent philosophers
Other
Biography of Baruch Spinoza
This site provides some brief biological information about the philosopher, Baruch Spinoza.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Kuhn
Meet the author of one of the most influential books of the 20th century The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, and the philosopher who coined the term "paradigm shift."
Society of Archbishop Justus
Justin Martyr,philosopher,apologist,martyr 1 June,167
This website gives a somewhat more mature biographical sketch of Justin Martyr. According to historical accounts,it was Martyr's fierce defence of Christianity,coupled with his natural,philosophical approach,which weaved the pattern of...
Other
Philosophe.com: Getting to Know Your Audience
Essays about understanding your audience in the development of websites. This extended discussion can enlighten the understanding the audience in writing any work.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Second Continental Congress (1775)
An overview of the Second Continental Congress (1775).
Other
Animus: A Philosophical Journal for Our Time
Animus is an online scholarly journal that analyzes the role of philosophy today.
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.