Friesian School
G.w.f. Hegel (1770 1831)
This article surveys the criticism leveled at the German philosopher Hegel's method and how his dialectic persists to this day in post-modern, deconstructionist scholarship.
Other
What Can I Do to Increase My Creativity?
This author introduces some ideas that can help you increase your own creativity. Most of the information is philosophical in content but can help you to think more productively about the creative process.
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Coherence, Certainty, and Epistemic Priority
Drawing upon the work of contemporary philosopher C.I. Lews, author argues that coherence theories alternately address truth, justification, and concepts. Discusses the interconnections of these three versions of coherence theories and...
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Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science: Agnosticism
Scholarly article on agnosticism explains its philosophical underpinnings, Kant's thinking on the subject, and the Catholic viewpoint.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Maimonides
Brief history for elementary students on the life and works of Maimonides, a 12th Century philosopher who is well-known for his commentary on the Mishnah (Mishnah Torah) on Jewish law. Includes links to worksheets activities and quizzes.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Utopia
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...
Indiana University
Wilhelm Wundt (1832 1920)
This Human Intelligence page profiles the life and work of the German philosopher and psychologist Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920). His interest in measuring human intelligence would be the foundation for Binet's scale of intelligence.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: John Dryden
Substantial, detailed biographic essay on the poet and dramatist, John Dryden. Includes discussion of his plays, some discussion of religious and philosophical perspective, and conclusions about Dryden's place in literature. Please note...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Socrates
Brief overview of Socrates' life and philosophy. Describes his philosophical method of asking questions as a "gadfly" to his fellow citizens. Author contends that Socrates proposed a version of the "teleological argument" for the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bishop Joseph Butler
Joseph Butler (May 18, 1692 O.S. - June 16, 1752) was an English bishop, theologian, apologist, and philosopher. He is known, among other things, for his critique of Thomas Hobbes's egoism and John Locke's theory of personal identity....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Immanuel Kant
A German philosopher and scientist. Kant is generally considered one of the greatest and most influential thinkers of modern Europe and the last major philosopher of the Enlighenment.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato
Plato was a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical dialogues, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato
An illustration of Plato, a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical...
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize winning philosopher.
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize winning philosopher.
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize winning philosopher.
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize winning philosopher.
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Anarchy Archives: Bertrand Russell Photographs
Photographs and sketches of the Nobel Prize winning philosopher.
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Science World: Descartes, Rene (1596 1650)
This biographical site on Descartes explains some of the French scientific philosopher Decartes' beliefs and findings. This site has links to other famous mathematicians who influenced him.
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Heidegger
This site provides a brief biography and intro into the life of existentialist philosopher Martin Heidegger. Provided are numerous links to text documents of his works and philosophies.
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Wikipedia: Socrates
Encyclopedia entry about the Greek philosopher Socrates. Includes information about his life, trial and death, philosophy, links to additional information, and more.