~ Early Web Links ~

EthicsWeb.ca, administered by Chris MacDonald, serves as a Canadian hub linking to ethics resources spanning business ethics, nursing ethics, bioethics, professional ethics, and stem cell research. A well-organized portal connecting visitors to Canadian and international ethics organizations, academic institutes, government bodies, and topical blogs.

A detailed biographical page about Zeno of Kitium, the Cypriot-born founder of Stoic philosophy, tracing his life from a shipwreck near Athens to establishing his famous school at the Stoa Poikile. Part of a broader Cyprus tourism and culture site, this page also highlights the International Stoic Society and a Philosophers Symposium held in Larnaca to honor his legacy.

Created by Bernd A. Laska, this paraphilosophical project explores the lives and ideas of three Enlightenment thinkers: Julien Offray de La Mettrie, Max Stirner, and Wilhelm Reich, presenting them as visionary dissidents ahead of their time. The site offers extensive bibliographies, essays, and multilingual surveys covering topics like Stirner's radical individualism, Reich's sexology, and La Mettrie's materialist philosophy.

Dogma is a French-language academic portal founded by Thierry Simonelli in 2000, publishing original texts and articles across philosophy, epistemology, psychoanalysis, sociology, and literature. The site features contributions from multiple authors covering thinkers like Nietzsche alongside book reviews, journal listings, and curated bibliographies.

A personal site where the creator shares opinions and perspectives on subjects that may be controversial or unconventional, inviting visitors to approach with an open mind. The programming-style intro ('int Main (void) {}') gives it a distinctive nerdy flair, hinting at a tech-savvy author with something to say.

Islamic Philosophy Online (Philosophia Islamica) is a premier reference site dedicated to the philosophical traditions of the Muslim world, hosting hundreds of full-length books and articles spanning classical and modern works. Scholars and students alike will find texts on major thinkers such as Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ibn Rushd (Averroes), Al-Farabi, and Al-Kindi, making it an invaluable academic hub for Islamic and Arabic philosophy.

Jim Nielsen's blog explores the philosophy of personal blogging through the lens of Neil Postman's 'Amusing Ourselves to Death,' reflecting on how the medium of an indie blog carries its own intrinsic message about individuality and independence. This single post is a thoughtful meditation on McLuhan's 'the medium is the message' and what it means to own and control your own corner of the web.

A comprehensive glossary of philosophical terms drawn from Nicholas Bunnin and E. P. Tsui-James's 'The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy,' covering key concepts from epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and logic. Part of the larger filosofia.net 'Cuaderno de materiales' educational resource, it offers clear, substantive definitions suitable for students and enthusiasts alike.

A scholarly encyclopedia article from the University of Hong Kong exploring the philosophy of language in Classical China, covering thinkers from Confucius and Mozi to Zhuangzi and Xunzi. The piece traces how pre-Han debates about language shaped Chinese metaphysics, ethics, and political theory, and includes a glossary, reading list, and extensive academic bibliography.

Anders Sandberg's comprehensive transhumanism resource hub covers life extension, cryonics, nanotechnology, mind uploading, and the technological singularity across five organized spheres of interest. A rich reference for anyone exploring posthuman philosophy, the site bridges cutting-edge science with speculative futures and links to the broader transhumanist community.