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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry surveys the life and thought of the 5th century BCE Greek philosopher Democritus, who proposed the existence of the atom.
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Greek Philosophy: Leucippus and Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an overview of the atomistic philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th and 4th centuries, BCE.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Greek Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learnng module in which Tom Richey engages us in a discussion of philosophical thought of the times in ancient Greece, beginning with the Greek sophists, Plato and Aristophanes. Teaching and learning materials include videos, unit guides...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Greek Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the main topics and thinkers in the Greek philosophical tradition. Includes links to related articles. Helpful for relating particular philosophers to each other chronologically.
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A&E Television

Biography: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography presented on the Ancient Greek philosopher provides a good foundation of information about his life.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Socrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Socrates, the philosophy he developed, his influence, and his execution for impiety and for corrupting young people.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Plato, the philosophy he developed, and his legacy.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Philosophers of Ancient Greece on this site.
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Routledge Encyclopedia: Greek Philosophy: Impact on Islamic Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is a discussion of the Greek-Hellenistic philosophy within the Islamic world. Early Islamic philosophers shunned the influence of Greek philosophy; however, over time that view began to change. Certain philosophers hailed...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hipparchia

For Students 9th - 10th
The interesting life of ancient Greek philosopher Hipparchia is told here in some detail. References for further study are included.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible- but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life of Greek philosopher Aristotle, with images, a timeline, and links to related content.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Anaximander

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who observed and explained different aspects of the universe, with a particular interest in its origins.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Epicurus

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Epicurus and the philosophy he developed called Epicureanism.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Who Am I? A Philosophical Inquiry

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Ancient Greek Philosophy: Thales of Miletus

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent look into the life of the ancient Greek intellectual thinker, Aristotle. This article details Aristotle's childhood and travels as well as his various theories.
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Explorable: Ancient Astronomy, Science and the Ancient Greeks

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the influences of other cultures on ancient Greek astronomers, and the advances made by the Greeks. It highlights major astronomers and those who contributed important ideas from the 6th to the 2nd centuries BC, including...
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Diotima: The Life of Hipparchia

For Students 9th - 10th
Incidents from the life of Greek philosopher Hipparchia are featured on this page from Diotima, publisher of "materials for the study of women and gender in the ancient world."
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A&E Television

Biography: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a three page biography of Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Thales

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography about Thales, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Empedocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about the Greek philosopher Empedocles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Includes a brief overview of his work and more detailed discussion of his two major works: "On Nature" and "Purifications."