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A comprehensive dictionary of Islamic philosophical terms compiled by Muhammad Hozien, covering the terminology developed by Muslim philosophers in Arabic as well as concepts borrowed and translated from Greek philosophical works. Organized by Arabic alphabet, it includes Arabized names of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine scholars and corrects historical misattributions, making it an invaluable reference for readers of classical Muslim philosophical texts.

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.

Richard Catlett Wilkerson's 'Postmodern Dreaming' applies the works of Deleuze, Baudrillard, Lacan, Derrida, and other continental philosophers to the critical analysis and interpretation of dreams. The site offers a substantial collection of original essays, bibliographies, and resources exploring dreamwork through poststructuralism, semiotics, and critical theory.

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.

Josh Thompson's personal scratch pad digs into urban economics, zoning laws, land use policy, and walkable city design, drawing on works like Marie-Agnes and Alain Bertaud's 'Order Without Design' and Christopher Alexander's 'A Pattern Language'. The site blends thoughtful analysis of city planning failures with street-level illustrations of pedestrian path patterns, making dense policy topics surprisingly approachable.

Principia Cybernetica Web is the online home of an international academic project that attempts to build a comprehensive philosophical world-view grounded in evolutionary cybernetics and systems theory. With over two thousand pages covering epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, memetics, the Global Brain concept, and collaborative knowledge networks, it stands as one of the most ambitious philosophy-meets-cybernetics resources on the old web.

Jachère is a thoughtfully crafted personal site built around the concept of 'fallow land' as a metaphor for anti-capitalist, non-productive space and being. The site includes a journal, notes, how-tos, and a glossary, weaving together philosophical reflection with practical content in a minimalist format.

The Society for Women in Philosophy (SWIP) has maintained this resource hub since 1972, supporting and promoting women in academic philosophy through newsletters, divisional meetings, and conference coordination. Visitors will find course syllabi, reading lists, statistics on women in philosophy, feminist philosophy journals, and links to graduate programs, making it an essential reference for feminist philosophy scholars and students.

Julia Wise's blog explores effective altruism, charitable giving, and the ethics of balancing personal life with pursuing global impact. Posts range from practical giving advice and GiveWell recommendations to thoughtful reflections on how to live a values-driven life without burning out.

A fanlisting dedicated to the abstract concept of happiness, part of The Fanlistings Network, with over 630 members who have declared themselves fans of the feeling. Run by Sonya of Fanique, the site offers a simple and welcoming space to join and connect with others who appreciate happiness as a concept.