Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Sir Thomas More
A great resource, containing career biography, timeline, and bibliography.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: David Hume
Biography of Hume with notes on his major ideas and philosophy. Includes a timeline for quick reference.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site allows you to find out about Machiavelli through an online biography, time line and a bibliography. Focus is on "The Prince" (with an online version) rather than his work as a playwright.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Francis Bacon
Good introductory biography with references to works, career, and influence. Contains a timeline for quick reference.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Voltaire
The history and life of Voltaire are described on this site. Learn about the beliefs and ideals of Voltaire.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Jean Paul Sartre Biographical
The official site of the Nobel Prize. Their excellent biography of Sartre with looks into his works and philosophy.
Stanford University
Soren Kierkegaard
This site provides very in-depth information about the life and works of the existentialist philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. Toward the bottom of the page is a chronological timeline of his life, as well as a bibliography and list of other...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
Other
Overview of Socrates's Life
Biographical information on the life of Socrates. Discusses his indictment and trial for being an offender of public morality.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a biography as well as a brief explanation of Francis Bacon's most significant philosophical work, "Novum Organum."
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hannah Arendt
This site provides a very thorough and detailed look at the life and philosophies of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975 CE). This site focuses on Arendt's influences and thoughts on Totalitarianism, the human condition and Revolution among others.
Rice University
Rice University: Francis Bacon
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides an outline form biography on Francis Bacon. The information that is provided includes topics such as: dates, father, nationality, education, religion, and so on.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology
A good biography. Includes life and career information, as well as political background and general atmosphere of the times. Also contains descriptions/explanations of major works.
Eserver
E Server: Voltaire and Frederick the Great
A good article which links together these two major figures. the information on Voltaire is mostly biographical, concentrating on the effects and influence of his work.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Karl Jaspers
Wikipedia offers information on German Psychiatrist and philosopher, Karl Jaspers (1883-1969 CE). Site includes biography, contributions to psychiatry, and contributions to philosophy and theology.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Jean Paul Sartre (1905 1980)
A good biography of Sartre, focusing on his thought and works. Not too long, so a great place to start. Includes a list of some major works.
Other
Trinity College: The Window: Socrates
Contains a short summary of the life of Socrates, the Greek philosopher. Part of a larger site on various philosophers.
Other
Trinity College: Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes
A brief but helpful biography, mostly including insights into his philosophy and contemporary importance.
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.
Other
Trinity College: The Window: Immanuel Kant
Short biography, giving an overview of life, works, and philosophy.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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...