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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry surveys the life and thought of the 5th century BCE Greek philosopher Democritus, who proposed the existence of the atom.
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Other

Routledge Encyclopedia: Greek Philosophy: Impact on Islamic Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is a discussion of the Greek-Hellenistic philosophy within the Islamic world. Early Islamic philosophers shunned the influence of Greek philosophy; however, over time that view began to change. Certain philosophers hailed...
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A&E Television

Biography: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a three page biography of Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Diogenes

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of Diogenes, his travels, and beliefs.
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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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Other

Diogenes the Ascetic

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the beliefs of Diogenes regarding wealth and pleasure and said he carried Cynicism to the extreme.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Socrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry about the Greek philosopher Socrates. Includes information about his life, trial and death, philosophy, links to additional information, and more.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Empedocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the Greek philosopher Empedocles. Also contains a picture and links to additional information.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ancient Greece has bestowed much to Western philosophy. This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition.
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Curated OER

Ancient Greek Philosophy: Thales of Miletus

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Martin Heidegger (1889 1976)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography and intro into the life of existentialist philosopher Martin Heidegger. Provided are numerous links to text documents of his works and philosophies.
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Able Media

Able media.com: Plato's Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative and very helpful study guide from AbleMedia.com on Plato's Republic. After setting the work in its historical context, the site discusses Plato's relation to the Sophist philosophers. Includes a lengthy series of study...
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University of California

Ucsd: Hypatia

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief biography of Hypatia (370-415 BCE) is given, along with an image of the famous mathematician and philosopher.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Utopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online entry for Utopia. Contains extensive philosophical information on More's creation/adaptation, with notes on major works and political career. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Other

Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the beliefs of Aristotle, his contributions to logic, and why he had to flee Athens at the time of Alexander's death.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Divine Illumination

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy tracing the development of "divine illumination" throughout the classical and medieval Christian philosophical tradition. Describes how this distinctively Christian...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Plato was a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical dialogues, and...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustration of Plato, a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
(525-456 B.C.) Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Greek tragedies
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Socrates

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry about the Greek philosopher Socrates. Includes information about his life, trial and death, philosophy, links to additional information, and more.
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Curated OER

Picture of Thales

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Empedocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article about the Greek philosopher Empedocles. Also contains a picture and links to additional information.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Socrates

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon drawing of Greek philosopher Socrates.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Antisthenes

For Students 9th - 10th
(born c. 444 BCE) Greek philosopher and founder of the school of cynics.