internet encyclopedia of philosophy

Greek Philosophy [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Thales of Miletus (about 640 BCE) is reputed the father of Greek philosophy. ... The last home of philosophy was at Athens, where Proclus (411-485) sought to ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/g/greekphi.htm

Ludwig Wittgenstein [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Detailed essay on the life and work of the 20th century philosopher.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/w/wittgens.htm

John Dewey [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

The formal teaching in philosophy at the University of Vermont was confined for ... Recent trends in philosophy, however, leading to the dissolution of these rigid ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/d/dewey.htm

George Berkeley [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Table of Contents (Clicking on the links below will take you to those parts of ... The relationship of Siris to his early philosophy continues to be a matter of ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/b/berkeley.htm

Anaximander [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Anaximander was the author of the first surviving lines of Western philosophy. ... The history of written Greek philosophy starts with Anaximander of Miletus in ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/anaximan.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: René Descartes

Gives the biography and work of philosopher René Descartes. Includes his work on the mind/body problem, skepticism, and the validity of sense perception.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/d/descarte.htm

Augustine [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

His mind was still under the influence of the skeptical philosophy of the later Academy. ... The idealistic character of this philosophy awoke unbounded enthusiasm, and he was ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/augustin.htm

Philosopher: Marcus Tullius Cicero

Biographical information from The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/c/cicero.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Herbert Spencer

Features information on the life and work of the British philosopher and sociologist.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/s/spencer.htm

Cyrenaics [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Some of their arguments prefigure the positions of later Greek skeptics, and ... contributions of the two to the Cyrenaic philosophy is difficult. ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/c/cyren.htm

Neoplatonism [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

The revival of Greek philosophy in 3rd century BCE, led by Plotinus and his disciple, Porphyry. Influenced by both Pythagoras and Plato.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/n/neoplato.htm

Ayn Rand [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Extensive text from The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. ... The virtues of her philosophy are principled policies based on rational assessment: rationality, ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/r/rand.htm

George Herbert Mead [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Scholarly article by George Cronk, from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/m/mead.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Heraclitus

Examines the life and work of the 6th century BCE philosopher.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/h/heraclit.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plato

Profile of Plato, the Greek philosopher who was also the student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Covers his life, times, writings, and philosophical ideas such as the Theory of Forms.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/p/plato.htm

The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Epicurus

Encyclopedia article on the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus. Includes his life, metaphysics, and ethical system.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/e/epicur.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ethics

Offers definitions of ethics, metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/e/ethics.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle

Overview of the life, philosophy, and writings of Aristotle.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/aristotl.htm

Natural Law [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Standards that govern human behavior objectively derived from the nature of human beings.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/n/natlaw.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plotinus

Biography of the founder of Neo-Platonism, whose thinking influenced the development of medieval Christian and Islamic philosophies.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/p/plotinus.htm

Anaxagoras (c. 500-428 BCE) [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Article on the Greek philosopher responsible for giving philosophy a home at Athens and the first philosopher to introduce a spiritual principle which gives matter ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/anaxagor.htm

Protagoras [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Table of Contents (Clicking on the links below will take you to those parts of ... Protagoras' influence on the history of philosophy has been significant. ...

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/p/protagor.htm

Egoism - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Encyclopedia article on egoism. Includes an explanation of the differences between descriptive and psychological egoism, normative and rational egoism, and an explanation of ethical egoism.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/e/egoism.htm

Joseph Butler [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]

Article by David E. White from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/b/butler.htm

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anselm of Canterbury

Biography of the founder of medieval Scholasticism, as well as examinations of Anselm's theology and philosophical writings.

http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/anselm.htm