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Web Gallery of Art: Old Philosopher
An image of "Old Philosopher", created by Pietro Bellotti during the 1670's (Oil on canvas, 73 x 54 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini during the 1730's (Oil on canvas, 11 x 93 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Philosopher
An image of "A Philosopher", created by Giuseppe Antonio Petrini during the 1730's (Oil on canvas, 11 x 95 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Three Philosophers
An image of "The Three Philosophers", created by Giorgione from 1508-09 (Oil on canvas, 124 x 145 cm).
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Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence
An image of "Fame Showing the Wandering Philosophers to Tuscany and Munificence", created by Giovanni Da San Giovanni, c. 1635 (Fresco).
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Kids Philosophy Slam: Aristotle
A compact and easy-to-read write-up of the life of Aristotle, along with information about some of his key ideas.
Other
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Friedrich Nietzsche
This biographical essay reviews Friedrich Nietzsche's life and his philosophy, including the way it challenged the foundations of traditional morality and Christianity.
Other
Biographies: Machiavelli (1469 1527)
A biography of the works and philosophical/political ideas of Machiavelli. Includes some dates and describes the times in which he lived.
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Rabindranath Tagore
A comprehensive biography of Rabindranath Tagore, the Poet, Philosopher, Musician, Writer, Educator, and Nobel Laureate. This site contains links to selected poems, conversations, and quotations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Malangan
Malangan express many complex religious and philosophical ideas. They are principally concerned with honoring and dismissing the dead,but they also act as an affirmation of the identity of clan groups. View pictures and descriptions of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Marginal Utility
This website discusses the concepts of marginal utility and value, with references made to such economic philosophers as Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and David Ricardo.
Hanover College
Hanover College: Zeno Commentary
Contains Simplicius' translation and commentary of Zeno's philosophical fragments, as well as Aristotle's commentary on the same.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Learn biographical details on Elizabeth Cady Stanton, author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman's rights and suffrage movements.
Other
Buckminster Fuller Institute: R. Buckminster Fuller, 1895 1983
An extensive biography of R. Buckminster Fuller, an inventor and a philosopher who devoted much of his time to devising practical solutions to the world's problems. There are many additional resources on the site, including information...
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Online Stuff: Babbage
Charles Babbage is regarded as the first computer pioneer and originated the concept of a programmable computer. This biography details his accomplishments as a mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Thales
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
Stanford University
Coherence Theory of Truth:stanford Encycl. Of Philosophy
Clear, concise introduction to various coherence theories of truth. Author explains several versions of the theory, the arguments for and against them, while avoiding too much philosophical jargon. Includes bibliography.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Beginnings of Set Theory
The University of St. Andrews offers a wonderful introduction to set theory that makes the topic interesting and understandable. Includes numerous links to related philosophers, mathematicians, and topics.
Other
Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Divine Illumination
Excellent article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy tracing the development of "divine illumination" throughout the classical and medieval Christian philosophical tradition. Describes how this distinctively Christian...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ethics
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy gives a general introduction to the field of philosophical ethics. Divines moral philosophy into three main topics: metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics, including links...
BBC
Bbc: Critics and Critiques of Athenian Democracy
Examine the different arguments for and against democracy by ancient Greek leaders and philosophers. The main critique of democracy came down to the question of whether we trust the masses to make informed decisions? Follow the rise and...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism
Excellent discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the history of nihilism in western philosophy and the main ideas associated with it. Although centering around Nietzsche's formulation, author does admirable job of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edmund Burke
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...