Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Philosophical Chairs Discussion
Philosophical Chairs discussions allow learners to make meaning of texts while developing, defending, and supporting their claims. This resource walks you through how to implement this type of discussion in your classroom. Included are...
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: A Timeline of Western Philosophers
A online timeline of western philosophers that allows you to click to images and short biographies of many of the great thinkers of the Western world. Site includes a study guide and a dictionary to help students learning philosophy....
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Philosophes
An extensive PowerPoint presentation will enhance study and review of the famed philosophers. Gather more knowledge of Newton, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, and Franklin among others.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: A Dictionary of Philosophical Terms & Names
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Love? A Philosophical Inquiry
Skye C. Cleary outlines five philosophical perspectives on why we love. [5:45]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Who Am I? A Philosophical Inquiry
Throughout the history of mankind, the subject of identity has sent poets to the blank page, philosophers to the agora and seekers to the oracles. These murky waters of abstract thinking are tricky to navigate, so it's probably fitting...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Interesting Philosophical Questions About Time
Discover some of the deep questions that scientists and philosophers ask about time and some of the ideas that emerge from each one.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Wright of Derby, a Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery
Joseph Wright of Derby's painting, "A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery", encapsulates in one moment the age of Enlightenment. View pictures and read details of this painting in this essay.
iCivics
I Civics: Philosophically Correct
Trace how philosophers throughout history have envisioned the ideal government. Explore ideas from Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau, and more.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Cicero
An extensive biography of Cicero covering his life, his philosophical writings, and his philosophical views.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Philosopher Hero: Confucius
A biography of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: History of Western Philosophers
This resource provides a narrative survey of the history of Western philosophical thought. Provides a general description of different philosophical questions and how they were answered.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Ambitious Courtier and Imprisoned Philosopher by E N Marks
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Ambitious Courtier and Imprisoned Philosopher by E. N. Marks (1888). This is a nonfiction story about Sir Walter Raleigh; it also includes a catalog from 1888.
Mount Holyoke College
Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch 1795
This paper, written by philosopher Immanuel Kant, sets guidelines for enacting and maintaining world peace.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Henry David Thoreau: Author, Philosopher, and Abolitionist
By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will explore the philosophy, writings, and impact of Henry David Thoreau.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Parker Adderson, Philosopher" by Ambrose Bierce
Text of the short story "Parker Adderson, Philosopher" by Ambrose Bierce, which is set during the American Civil War. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Philosopher's Joke" by Jerome K. Jerome
Text of the short story "The Philosopher's Joke" by Jerome K. Jerome, an English author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids
Kids learn about the Philosophers of Ancient Greece on this site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Democritus
This encyclopedia entry surveys the life and thought of the 5th century BCE Greek philosopher Democritus, who proposed the existence of the atom.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
A self-assessment of the philosophy of key figures during the American Revolution (1754-1800).
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Mary's Room: A Philosophical Thought Experiment
Imagine a neuroscientist who has only ever seen black and white things, but she is an expert in color vision and knows everything about its physics and biology. If, one day, she sees color, does she learn anything new? Is there anything...
Other
Greek Philosophy: Leucippus and Democritus
This article provides an overview of the atomistic philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th and 4th centuries, BCE.