philosophers

Presents a brief biography of philosopher and author Ayn Rand, from her birth in Russia in 1905 to her death in New York City in 1982, and features a wealth of photographs and illustrations selected from the Ayn Rand Archives.

Biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist, discussing his thinking and the times in which he lived.

A short biography of Hypatia, a young woman who lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the fourth century, who became an authority in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

The ingenuity evidenced during the Renaissance was not just limited to the fine arts. A number of scientists and inventors also made astonishing breakthroughs in astronomy, medicine, physics, and more. Readers examine the scientific revolution, profiling Isaac Newton, Galileo, and many others who transformed the scientific and mechanical worlds.

Presents a short biography of ancient Greek philosopher and teacher, Socrates, and discusses his basic beliefs and principles.