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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy and Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
Course materials, syllabus, readings and study materials for a complete online course on ancient philosophy from MIT.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Thomas Hobbes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Georg Hegel

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article provides an extensive overview of Hegel's life, work, and influence in philosophy.
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The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough collection of summaries of various philosophies with philosopher biographies. Includes a timeline. Extensive resources are completely searchable.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Moral Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive entry detailing the research and theories behind psychology's moral development. Identify the scientists, discoveries, philosophies, and related research in the field.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Origen of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers an excellent detailed overview of Origen's life and philosophical views.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Rene Descartes (1596 1650)

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: A Dictionary of Philosophical Terms & Names

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoicism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the Stoics, covering their philosophy, ethics, logic, and influence.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Philosophy and Life of the Stoics

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the Stoic desire to live a life based on their philosophical beliefs, rather than teach their philosophy to the world.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Physical Theories of Stoicism

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the Stoic philosophies and beliefs about theology, fate, and elemental theory.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Stoic Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of the ethics of Stoicism. Very detailed, includes lots of definitions of Greek words necessary to the philosophy.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the full range of content in the "Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy" from this A-Z index page.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Baruch Spinoza

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Lucretius

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Heraclitus

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pythagoras

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy that discusses not only his life, but his major contributions as well. Also includes a lengthy bibliography and links to additional information.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Gottlob Frege

For Students 9th - 10th
Good summary of Frege's thought. Some sections are more technical, but the explanation of his philosophy of language and other sections are more readable.
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Stanford University

Informal Logic/stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the recent movement known as "informal logic." Summarizes its brief history, provides several detailed examples, and explains its relationship to philosophy. Bibliography included.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Behaviorism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Behaviorism as a philosophy and a field of psychology. Includes information on what behaviorism is, and the types of behaviorism. Also includes links to additional information.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Bertrand Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article summarizing Bertrand Russell's thought. Includes chronology of major events in his life, but most of the article spends time on Russell's contributions in logic, analytic philosophy, and social criticism. Also includes...

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