Great Philosophers

May 5, 2008

Karl Marx, Life and Works

Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism. more...

Apr 22, 2008

Immanuel Kant Biography

Biography and works of influential German philosopher and teacher Immanuel Kant, best known for 'Critique of Pure Reason.' more...

Mar 31, 2008

Rene Descartes: Cogito Ergo Sum

Philosophy and works of great thinker Rene Descartes, known for 'cogito ergo sum' ('I think therefore I am'.) more...

Mar 18, 2008

Voltaire and the Age of Reason

Brief biography and works of French great thinker Voltaire, known for Candide and Philosophical Letters. more...

Feb 29, 2008

Pythagoras, Greek Philosopher

Brief biography of Greek great thinker Pythagoras who explained reality in terms of numbers and gave us the Pythagorean Theorem. more...

Nov 19, 2007

William James Brief Biography

Life and work of William James, and his philosophies in pragmatism and radical empiricism. more...

Nov 8, 2007

John Dewey: Pragmatism

Biography of American philosopher and educationist John Dewey, pioneer of pragmatism and educational reforms. more...

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Nov 6, 2007

Leibniz: Philosophy and Theodicy

By: Lucy Gostwick

This article on the philosopher Leibniz provides a short summary of his life, including details of his birth, education and career. more...

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