~ Early Web Links ~

Philosophers.co.uk is a reference guide covering the history of philosophy from ancient Greek and Roman thinkers through to contemporary philosophers, with individual pages dedicated to figures like Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Confucius. It traces how philosophical traditions emerged across both Eastern and Western civilizations, making it a useful starting point for anyone curious about the origins of human thought.

Run by 'Sister Y', The View from Hell is a thought-provoking blog exploring antinatalism, consciousness, human universals, and the philosophy of existence, anchored by an extensive curated reading list of core and peripheral texts. The site draws on works by David Benatar, Thomas Ligotti, Julian Jaynes, and Jonathan Haidt to build a framework around questions of meaning, suffering, and whether life should be created at all.

Florin Ungur's personal corner of the web, home to his ideas and essays on topics ranging from philosophy to psychology and beyond. A thoughtful minimalist site from someone who self-describes as a fan of computers, zombies, and Hunter S. Thompson, with an old-school email newsletter for followers.

The Pragmatism Cybrary, curated by John Shook, is a comprehensive reference hub dedicated to the American philosophical movement of pragmatism, covering its history from the 1870s Metaphysical Club through contemporary thinkers. Visitors can explore detailed profiles of classical and recent pragmatists from Charles Peirce and William James to Cornel West and Susan Haack, alongside links to research centers, scholarly societies, and related archives.

A scholarly profile of Lady Anne Conway (1631-1679), the 17th-century English philosopher who navigated Cartesian philosophy, Lurianic Kabbalah, and Quakerism despite chronic illness and the barriers facing women intellectuals of her era. The page covers her life, intellectual correspondence with Henry More, and provides a curated bibliography of academic works about her philosophical contributions.

A crowd-sourced manifesto collecting user-submitted demands for digital rights, from the right to undo actions and export data to true anonymity and freedom from app store restrictions. Created by net artist Olia Lialina and programmed by Dragan Espenschied, this interactive site lets visitors vote on and discuss each demand, forming a living document of grassroots tech user advocacy.

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.

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 scholarly hub dedicated to the philosophy of religion, featuring reviews of key texts, profiles of philosophers, journal links, and an ongoing series where invited philosophers reflect on the nature and purpose of their field. Run by Dave Rohr, the site serves both academics and students with resources spanning events, positions, and comparative philosophy of religion.

The 'Virtual Philosopher's Corner' is a German-language site exploring philosophical and worldview questions about nature, society, self-organization, chaos, and evolution. Featuring hypertexts on topics like dialectics, ecology, and science fiction, it doubles as a personal philosophy resource with a companion blog.