Ancient Greece has bestowed much to Western philosophy. This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition.

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Take advantage of these resources when examining the purpose and power of philosophy and increase understanding of argumentative skills.

Utilize these excellent resources when introducing the concepts of Western Philosophy and/or analyzing changing philosophies over time.

A complete, undergraduate level online class on the philosophy of language available from MIT. The course description states, "this course explores the nature of meaning and truth, and their bearing on the use of language in communication."

Course materials, syllabus, readings and study materials for a complete online course on ancient philosophy from MIT.

This site from The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a comprehensive survey of the life and philosophy of Thomas Hobbes. It discusses his writings as well as his ideas on moral and political philosophy.

This encyclopedia article provides an extensive overview of Hegel's life, work, and influence in philosophy.

A thorough collection of summaries of various philosophies with philosopher biographies. Includes a timeline. Extensive resources are completely searchable.

A comprehensive entry detailing the research and theories behind psychology's moral development. Identify the scientists, discoveries, philosophies, and related research in the field.

The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers an excellent detailed overview of Origen's life and philosophical views.

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...

This site presents a biography on philosopher Rene Descartes and provides an overview of Descartes' philosophical thought following the order of his most famous and widely-studied book, "The Meditations on First Philosophy."

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...

Alphabetized dictionary offering "concise guide to technical terms and personal names often encountered in the study of philosophy." Brief entries cross-linked to further entries. Quite useful.

A detailed description of the Stoics, covering their philosophy, ethics, logic, and influence.

Brief description of the Stoic desire to live a life based on their philosophical beliefs, rather than teach their philosophy to the world.

Describes the Stoic philosophies and beliefs about theology, fate, and elemental theory.

An extensive discussion of the ethics of Stoicism. Very detailed, includes lots of definitions of Greek words necessary to the philosophy.

Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.

This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides an in depth look at the life and works of Baruch Spinoza. Includes links to related material.

As one of the primary spokesmen for the Epicurean philosophy, Lucretius (99-55 BCE) wrote a philosophical epic "De Rerum Naturum," in which the Epicurean belief in the atomic nature of matter is presented. Look for the section entitled...

Excellent introduction to Heraclitus' difficult philosophy from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Includes biography relating him to other Ionian and Milesian philosophers. Quotes several of his fragments.

Looks at the life of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.) and the far-reaching scope of his intellectual ideas. The article examines in depth his theories in the disciplines of philosophy, politics, mathematics and science, and his legacy.