Wednesday, May 25, 2005

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. ..

Friday, May 06, 2005

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.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

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.