Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Plato
This site contains a summary of Plato's life in Athens and the major ideas in his writings. Explains the philosophical method of Socrates and Plato's early questions about justice and the city in "Republic." Then describes in some detail...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pascal's Wager
This site from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy discusses the philosophical and logic merits of Pascal's Wager, as well as the objections against it. Begins with a short historical and philosophical background to put the Wager in...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plotinus
Thorough overview of the philosophical contribution of Plotinus. Includes biographical information.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Courses: Philosophy in Film and Other Media
Series of four video lectures from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that examine the philosophical themes in films and their links to other art forms, such as literature and opera. Videos vary in length.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site allows you to find out about Machiavelli through an online biography, time line and a bibliography. Focus is on "The Prince" (with an online version) rather than his work as a playwright.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Moral Psychology
These resources are beneficial in illustrating the connection of tying together the philosophical look at actions individuals take with the psychological motivation behind those actions.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Miracles
Excellent essay from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on the philosophical response to "miraculous" events. Discusses the issues at stake in theories of causation, as well as Hume's famous refutation of miracles. Includes lengthy...
Eserver
E Server: Summary of Hegel's "Philosophy of Mind"
Topical summary of Hegel's influential but notoriously difficult work from EServer.org. Translates Hegel's vocabulary into ordinary, understandable terms, and divided his major conceptual moves into sections on the individual, society,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Making Sense of Irrational Numbers
Like many heroes of Greek myths, the philosopher Hippasus was rumored to have been mortally punished by the gods. But what was his crime? Did he murder guests or disrupt a sacred ritual? No, Hippasus's transgression was mathematically...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Marble Head of a Philosopher
A marble head depicts a man, with short hair, a long beard, and a moustache. The form of the statue indicates that he is a philosopher from Alexandria, for the city was full of intellectuals and philosophers in the Hellenistic period.
Curated OER
Philosophical Logicism
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.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Empiricism
A brief definition is provided about English empiricism as developed in the Victorian age. Several links are provided for additional information on related subjects.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Death of Julian the Apostate
A depiction of Julian the Apostate, a noted philosopher and Roman Emperor, and his death.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Aquinas and Alighieri
A lecture on the medieval philosopher, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and writer Dante Alighieri.
Other
Math Stories: Harry Potter Theme
Do you like to read books but hate doing your math homework? Check out this site to find out how to integrate math skills into your novel. Cross-curricular activity sheet.
Other
The World's Religions and Their Scriptures: Taoism
Scroll down to the third paragraph of the section on Taoism. Discusses the sources of philosophical Taoism.
Other
Christopher Crockett: The Astronomy Word of the Week Is "Barycenter"
While astronomers and philosophers have long mused on the possibility of other solar systems, the first planets confirmed to orbit a star other than our Sun weren't found until 1992. The reason it took so long is that it's really hard!...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hipparchia
The interesting life of ancient Greek philosopher Hipparchia is told here in some detail. References for further study are included.
Other
Kids Philosophy Slam
Every year a kid-friendly philosophical question is asked and students are encouraged to submit original writing, drawing, painting, or poetry that expresses their opinions on the posed topic.
The Guardian
Guardian: Mary Daly Obituary
An obituary of Mary Daly, an American radical feminist philosopher, and a feminist theologian, who died January 3, 2010.
Kansas State
Ksu: Selections From Francis Bacon's "Novum Organum"
This site, from a college course, not only provides the text of some sections of the "Novum Organum" by Francis Bacon. It also provides a study guide and a discussion of Bacon and Descartes. A helpful site for deeper understanding of...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Western Concepts of God
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides an overview of how people viewed God from the time of the Roman Empire until today.
Rice University
Galileo Project: John Locke
At this site from the Galileo Project of Rice University, you can view factual information about Locke's life. Written in lists; easy to read. Includes categories such as nationality, education, religion, scientific disciplines, and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Renaissance
Provides a detailed look at the Renaissance movement. Content includes a focus on important Renaissance political leaders, religious figures, authors, artists, scientists, philosophers, and composers.