TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The original ring of power | Alex Gendler
More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato recounted the legend of the Ring of Gyges in "Republic." The story of the ring surfaces as the philosopher, Socrates, and his student discuss why people act justly: is it because...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Who was Confucius? - Bryan W. Van Norden
Most people recognize his name and know that he is famous for having said something, but considering the long-lasting impact his teachings have had on the world, very few people know who Confucius really was, what he really said and why....
TED Talks
TED: Do kids think of sperm donors as family? | Veerle Provoost
How do we define a parent -- or a family? Bioethicist Veerle Provoost explores these questions in the context of non-traditional families, ones brought together by adoption, second marriages, surrogate mothers and sperm donations. In...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. -- In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a...
SciShow
The Real Philosopher's Stone: Turning Lead into Gold
With scientists’ efforts and their creativity, we finally found “the real philosopher’s stone.” That's right, we can now turn lead into gold... a little bit.
TED-Ed
This tool will help improve your critical thinking | Erick Wilberding
Socrates, one of the founding fathers of Western philosophical thought, was on trial. Many believed he was an enemy of the state, accusing the philosopher of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize their gods. But Socrates wasn't...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Plato's Allegory of the Cave - Alex Gendler
Twenty four hundred years ago, Plato, one of history's most famous thinkers, said life is like being chained up in a cave forced to watch shadows flitting across a stone wall. Beyond sounding quite morbid, what exactly did he mean? Alex...
Bozeman Science
Elements and Molecules
In this video Paul Andersen explains how elements and molecules are made of atoms. In a pure sample of a pure substance the average mass remains the same. If more than one atom is found in a molecule the ration of average masses remains...
Curated Video
How to Read Philosophy
Howcast - What is real? Where did we come from? What is the difference between right and wrong? Reading philosophy can reaffirm your beliefs or open the door to a new perspective.
Makematic
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's visionary writings, advocating freedom and democracy, were instrumental in shaping the United States' fight for independence. Explore his remarkable journey, from campaigning for higher pay as a tax collector in England,...
Great Big Story
Discovering phosphorus, Hennig Brand's accidental breakthrough
How Hennig Brand's quest for gold led him to discover phosphorus by boiling urine in 1669.
Curated Video
Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass - Dining Philosophers Problem
This video demonstrates the dining Philosophers Problem.
Science ABC
Is The 'Sunken City' Of Atlantis Real?
We do not know for sure if the sunken city of Atlantis is real. The only written record of its existence is from the great philosopher Plato. Even the location of this utopia is a mystery. Many different locations have been proposed as...
Curated Video
Mary Shelley and Frankenstein for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the captivating story behind Mary Shelley's iconic novel "Frankenstein." Discover the life of Shelley, her defiance of societal norms, and the tragic events that shaped her creative journey. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the...
Professor Dave Explains
Analytic Philosophy Part 2: The Vienna Circle
Returning again to analytic philosophy, we arrive at the Vienna Circle and the logical positivists. There were many important members of this group, and Ludwig Wittgenstein was a frequent collaborator. Let's see what they were all about!
Great Big Story
Discovering phosphorus, Hennig Brand's accidental breakthrough
How Hennig Brand's quest for gold led him to discover phosphorus by boiling urine in 1669.
Curated Video
What is the English Bill of Rights?
The English Bill of Rights curbed the power and influence of the English monarchy and gave more power to their subjects. It’s the basis for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.
Curated Video
Macbeth 1.7 Discussion: Shakespeare's Three Levels
Join Davina and Ralph as they delve into the multifaceted layers of Shakespeare's craftsmanship in Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth. Explore Shakespeare's roles as dramatist, philosopher, and poet, as they analyze the characters' moral...
Curated Video
An Accidental Discovery: Electromagnetism
Dr. Forrester discovers the history of electromagnetism by researching Hans Christian Oersted.
Curated Video
Vincent Van Gogh - The Art & the Artist
See Post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh brought to Life in this cutting-edge animation, as you go on a journey alongside both the Art and the Artist. This animation not only features an array of Van Gogh’s masterpieces but delves into...
Professor Dave Explains
Late Medieval Philosophy: Abelard, Avicenna, Aquinas, et al.
We've covered early medieval philosophy, so let's move forward to the later part of this era, which is called the Scholastic period. This is marked by a strong Aristotelian influence, as well as the rise of universities as we know them...
Curated Video
The Origins of Analytic Philosophy
Philosopher Scott Soames (USC) gives us a brief introduction to Gottlob Frege and the origins of analytic philosophy.
Curated Video
Philosophical Thinking
UC Berkeley political theorist Mark Bevir relates his belief in the importance of thinking philosophically in order to make vital progress in the social sciences.
Curated Video
Drifting Towards Metaphysics
Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) describes the tensions between the field of philosophy of language and metaphysics.