Philosophy

Britannica Encyclopedia

General Reference

Provides and overview of key details: era, ideas, main contributions, influences, legacy.

Explora Database

Research Database

Online library of articles, essays, and primary sources for secondary school students.

Philosophy Encyclopedias: reputable recommended sources

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet History Sourcebooks Project at Fordham University

Internet History Sourcebooks Fordham University
Internet History Sourcebooks Fordham University

IHSP: a vast, searchable collection of primary sources, documents, images, and background of major events, people, and ideas that shaped civilization. The site's main content is Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Western, but there are also growing sourcebooks including Islamic, Indian, Jewish, African, Science, Women, LGBTQ, and others. A significant benefit of using the site is that its architecture provides the researcher with context and connections. 

In Our Time BBC Podcast

BBC Podcast In Our Time

Host Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas. Episode collections on Religion, History, Culture, Science and...Philosophy.

In Our Time BBC Podcast Philosophy Episodes
Wi Phi Online Philosophy Resource

Wi Phi: entertaining, expert videos to introduce key philosophical concepts like the ones sampled here. 

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