Great Philosophers
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Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialist
Sartre's philosophy on existentialism states that a person always has a choice, whether to comply or defy, and that even a belief in God is a matter of choice. more...
Life and political views of Florentine-born Niccolo Machiavelli, philosopher of the Italian Renaissance and famous for his work 'The Prince.' more...
A profile of German sociologist, historian, author and philosopher Max Weber, one of the founders of modern sociology. more...
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism. more...
Biography and works of influential German philosopher and teacher Immanuel Kant, best known for 'Critique of Pure Reason.' more...
Rene Descartes: Cogito Ergo Sum
Philosophy and works of great thinker Rene Descartes, known for 'cogito ergo sum' ('I think therefore I am'.) more...
Voltaire and the Age of Reason
Brief biography and works of French great thinker Voltaire, known for Candide and Philosophical Letters. more...
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Daniel Dennett: Breaking the Spell
By: Jason Streitfeld
Though Daniel C. Dennett sides with incendiary atheist Richard Dawkins, he offers a friendlier, more measured voice in the debate over science and religion. more...
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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