ClassFlow
Class Flow: Enlightenment Philosophers and American Government
[Free Registration/Login Required] The lesson is designed to review the main thoughts and ideas of the Enlightenment philosophers and how their ideas contributed to the American governmental system.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Atheism and Agnosticism
Article explains the philosophical differences between atheism and agnosticism.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher. He built the first mechanical calculator. This lecture presents a short treatment of his life and his accomplishments.
Stanford University
Temporal Logic/stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Discusses the temporal logic of Arthur Prior, a type of modal logic. After technical definitions, author addresses related philosophical issues. Also summarizes applications in natural language, computer science, and artificial...
Other
Christopher Crockett: The Astronomy Word of the Week Is "Barycenter"
While astronomers and philosophers have long mused on the possibility of other solar systems, the first planets confirmed to orbit a star other than our Sun weren't found until 1992. The reason it took so long is that it's really hard!...
Other
Amherst College: Ask Philosphers
This online panel accepts a submitted question and then "puts the talents and knowledge of philosophers at the service of the general public." After a question is sent in, the philosophers are put to work in answering the question based...
The Guardian
Guardian: Mary Daly Obituary
An obituary of Mary Daly, an American radical feminist philosopher, and a feminist theologian, who died January 3, 2010.
Kansas State
Ksu: Selections From Francis Bacon's "Novum Organum"
This site, from a college course, not only provides the text of some sections of the "Novum Organum" by Francis Bacon. It also provides a study guide and a discussion of Bacon and Descartes. A helpful site for deeper understanding of...
Other
Teaching Children Philosophy: Alexander and the Terrible, by Judith Viorst
This lesson outline summarizes the philosophical issues embedded in the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. This is followed by question sets that teachers can use to guide students in a...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Abu Nasr Al Farabi
Find out about the philosopher, Al-Farabi, who is credited with preserving the original Greek texts during the Middle Ages because of his commentaries and treatises, and influencing many prominent philosophers
Library of Congress
Loc: The Hannah Arendt Papers
Collection of papers of the author, educator, and political philosopher Hannah Arendt.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mencius
Brief biographical information on Mencius, a well-known Chinese philosopher and a Confucian.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thales
Read a short biography about Thales, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Epicurus
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Epicurus and the philosophy he developed called Epicureanism.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Kuhn
Meet the author of one of the most influential books of the 20th century The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, and the philosopher who coined the term "paradigm shift."
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Cogito Ergo Sum: Introduction to Descartes
"I think, therefore I am." Wise words delivered from the French philosopher. Review the slideshow to get to know the contributions of this introduction of Rene Descartes.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?
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...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
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...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aristotle
Overview of the life of Greek philosopher Aristotle, with images, a timeline, and links to related content.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Anaximander
Find out about the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who observed and explained different aspects of the universe, with a particular interest in its origins.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Eutropius
Fordham University gives a brief selection by Eutropius about the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Describes him as a very pious and generous man, despite all his power and the problems he faced.
Other
Willard Van Orman Quine
A Britannia Internet Guide Award-winning site about mathematician and philosopher Willard Van Orman Quine maintained by his son. Includes exhaustive citations to key aspects of Quine's life and work, including bibiliographies of his...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Marcus Aurelius
Biography of Marcus Aurelius from the perspective of his writing career, rather than his work as an emperor. Uses his own words from "The Meditations" to provide insight into his character.
McMaster University
The Bertrand Russel Archives: Quotations
Selected quotes by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), the British philosopher, logician, essayist, social critic, and pacifist. You will find a taste of his thinking on everything from relationships ("One should have a general attitude of...