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Wikipedia: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about Plato that includes information about his life and works. Also includes a long list of references and links to additional information.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawing of a bust of Plato.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Socrates Philosophical Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Site summarizes the philosophy of Socrates through condensed versions of Plato's dialogues. Subjects discussed are piety, an examined life, the individual and the state, and knowing virtue. Also presents a bibliography and internet links.
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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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Other

Santorini and the Legend of Atlantis

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of Plato's texts which indicate that the island of Santorini was the real site of Atlantis, and the source of the legend, as well as information from other sources.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Archytas of Tarentum

For Students 9th - 10th
Claiming that "mathematics was composed of four branches, namely geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, and music", Archytas made an impact on Plato and other mathematicians.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Theodorus of Cyrene

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of Theodorus, who was Plato and Theaetetus' mathematics tutor. You can also learn about other Greek mathematicians from this website.
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Web Gallery of Art: Plato

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Plato", created by Pedro Berruguete, c. 1477 (Wood, 101 x 69 cm).
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Friesian School

Fresian.com: The Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fresian.com describes "The Republic", the longest of Plato's writings, which is divided into ten books. In it Plato describes justice and the individual as well as his conversations with Socrates.
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Web Gallery of Art: Plato

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Plato", created by Giovanni Pisano, c. 1280 (Stone).
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Suzanne Bernard: Thebes

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description and history of Thebes. Cites references to Thebes in ancient authors such as Herodotus and Plato. Includes links to a map.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
The founder of a school of Greek philosophy, born in Athens in 429 B.C.; died there in 347 B.C. He was the founder of the first of the four great schools of philosophy, which was called the Academic school.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
(525-456 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Paella

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about paella,considered by many to be the national dish of Spain. Additional links are provided for more information on this culinary delight. Great...
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University of Massachusetts Lowell: Italian Renaissance: Neoplatonism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how the Platonic tradition was revived in Italian Renaissance humanism. It presents an analysis of Ancient Greece and Plato's thought, and then describes how his ideas were adapted to fit humanistic teaching. It also...
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Curated OER

Fresian.com: The Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fresian.com describes "The Republic", the longest of Plato's writings, which is divided into ten books. In it Plato describes justice and the individual as well as his conversations with Socrates.
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Univ. Of Texas: Plato, Aristotle, Al Farabi

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the cosmological arguments (and corresponding concepts of "unmoved mover") of three influential western thinkers. Describes in detail the line of argument each pursues, and indicates the particular theory of causation implied by...
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Texas A&M University

Texas a & M University: The Origins of Greek Mathematics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of Greek mathematics and the major figures and schools of mathematics.
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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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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Ethics Reader: Great Ethicists of the Western Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
A 190-page reader of selected writings from the most-influential thinkers of the Western tradition on the wide-ranging subject of ethics. Essential background information for any serious student of the principles of law, good government,...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Atlantis: Defining Seasons All Over the World

For Students K - 1st
Discover the seasons together with the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Did you know it is summer on Atlantis when it is winter in Australia?
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Plotinus

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains Plotinus' philosophical development and his new reading of Plato that resulted in the quasi-religious Neoplatonism. Describes the main contours of his emanationist philosophy, focusing on the journey of the intellect to meet the...
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Other

University of Alabama: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview in note form on social and political philosophy comparing Plato, Locke, and Hobbes. Scroll to "natural rights" which the author discusses in context for understanding the political and social philosophies of these political...

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