Theory of Government.: "The Theory of Government.
By Peter Landry.1
Herein I shall deal with questions about people and how they organize themselves under leadership, under rules for conduct, under government. The central questions asked by this paper are: What is government? And, What is a government's purpose, its powers, and its perils. Through the writings of the classic political thinkers, these and other questions of a collateral nature are examined. Collateral questions such as: How does government come about? Is it an automatic process, or an invention of man? What power does government have over a person? And who is it that sanctions this power? And for what purpose? Are there limits in the exercise of government power? And if there are limits, what, for the individual, are the practical problems and remedies when these limits are exceeded?"

The Tree of Philosophy

The Tree Of Philosophy:
A Course Of Introductory Lectures
For Beginning Students Of Philosophy
by Stephen Palmquist

If you want a complete series of lectures on the subject of Western Philosophy, here it is. A complete online philosophy course.

Read one of these lectuers per day, and in a few short weeks you will vastly develop your understanding of the major issues in Western philosophy.

Lecture: Nietzsche's Moral Breakthrough


Helpful lecture by Stephen Palmquist, beginning:

We saw last time how Kant tried to intensify the rational significance
of acting morally by arguing that morality is based on an internal sense
of freedom and moral duty. ..

Intercollegiate Studies Institute - College Guide - Study Guides for the Liberal Arts
Here you can order printed copies or download .pdf files of the guides to the academic disciplines--philosophy, history, the classics, etc. An amazing collection for free.

Intercollegiate Studies Institute - Information for Students
The Intercollegiate Institute provides fellowships, free journal, and free study guides. Its purpose is to "educate for liberty"; that is, it began as part of the effort to resist the temptation of totalitarianisms (Nazism and Communism) in the 20th century. The free study guides are by highly respected scholars. Check it out and get a free subscription to the journal, too.

Auto Icon, UCL, Bentham Project: FAQS
Wondering why Bentham's remains are in a cabinet at University College London? Wonder if it is true that Bentham is wheeled out to attend meetings of the college trustees? And does he really still vote? Check out the link.

Buddhist Art [Pacific Asia Museum]
A lovely way to begin to know Buddhism--through art. Browse the whole site to learn more about The Buddha, Buddhist places, Compassionate Beings, and Signs and Rituals.

Jean-Paul Sartre summary
One page summary of quotations from Sartre that gives the gist of it. If you want Sartre in a nutshell, read this one.

Euthyphro
Another excellent outline from Dr. Bob Zunjic at URI. This one is about the Eythyphro. Good background as well as analysis.

Existentialism is a Humanism
Detailed notes on Sartre's "The Humanism of Existentialiasm" a.k.a. "Existentialism is a Humanism" from Dr. Bob Zunjic. Dr. Zunjic provides an detailed analysis of the argument of Sartre's essay. Goes into what Sartre was trying to accomplish and analyzes his argument. It is a detailed for the serious student of Sartre.

The Skeptic's Dictionary
Trained in philosophy, Robert T. Carroll skewers the dupes and rubes who fall for irrational notions. In the tradition of H.L. Mencken, a stoutly rational approach to truth.
Strong stuff and fun.

The Proceedings of the Friesian School
A large site with excellent materials. Worth exploring.