Essays and Research Papers on Classic Greek Philosophy

6 pages in length. When the student examines whether or not Plato's conception of love allows for love between two individuals, it is important to first understand the very basic tenets of Platonic love. To develop and nurture a relationship between two people where no standard boundaries of limitation exist; to respect the ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how Aristotle, as presented in "Politics," felt that while most men could not be self-sufficient, those who are find themselves incapable of working in common and are similar to beasts or to a god. The character of Achilles is also discussed in terms of this perspective. Bibliography list 2 sources.

This paper covers Aristotle's view on anger, as discussed in the Nicomachean Ethics. The paper poses the question of whether Aristotle's view on the topic is realistic, or if, given the mores of certain societies, people don't have much control over the way they react to their anger.

A 5 page essay that discusses the Polemarchus' argument with Socrates over the nature of justice. Polemarchus argues that justice is paying back what is owed. This paper takes the stance that Polemarchus was correct. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares the attitudes and beliefs of Socrates to Pericles as they concern one's duty to the city of Athens. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses a particular excerpt from Plato's Euthyphro, presenting perceptions of the excerpt and relating it to modern conditions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper which considers Plato's 'Meno' and 'Phaedo', particularly with regard to the doctrine of forms, the definition of virtue and the immortality of the soul.

This 8 page report discusses Plato’s “Meno” and the issues it presents in terms of virtue and knowledge. In “Meno,” Plato considers the definition of knowledge as recollection or invention. It also addresses how knowledge and wisdom is recognized by the soul and makes the point that all is already. Only the mind rediscovers ...

A 5 page essay that examines this dialogue by Plato, focusing on the complex Platonic concepts presented in the conversation between Socrates and Elea philosophers, Parmenides and Zeno. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that Sophocles created a reality in his dramas which also addressed issues of the day in terms of how the individual interacts and relates with the collective or the community of which they are a member and to which they must often acquiesce. In his stories of both ...

This 5 page report discusses the classical philosopher Aristotle and the 18th century British philosopher and economist Adam Smith and how their views on reason and sentiment related to what each perceived to be the nature of virtue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page report discusses issues of ethics and morality from the perspective of Aristotle. The situation is one in which an attorney’s client confides that he is actually guilty of the crimes of which he is accused. What, according to Aristotle, is the ethical dilemma and how should it be solved? Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 5 page essay/research paper that, first of all, examines the arguments set forth presumably by Socrates in this dialogue by Plato, which argues in favor of the immortality of the soul. Then, the writer offers arguments against these positions, and finally, a personal argument in favor of believing in the soul's immortality. No additional ...

This 7 page report discusses the classic philosopher Aristotle’s thinking regarding courage and how it relates to his theory of the Mean. The concept of courage and what types of actions constitute courage is directly related to how Aristotle saw the connection between what was noble and how that related to individual morality. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which examines the Socratic/Platonic view that argues no one does wrong knowingly. The paper argues that people constantly do things wrong, knowing they are wrong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the philosophy of love and friendship as clarified in Plato’s Symposium and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. Plato views the concept of love as a progression from earthly love and the attractions of the flesh, the transitory physical beauties of the intellect, to a state in which an individual contemplates such ...

This essay compares the philosophies and politics of the two great Greek thinkers, Plato and Aristotle. The paper examines the two mens' theories on forms and also examines their political views. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the philosophical perspective of Plato and Aristotle with that of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the fact that throughout history, philosophers have dealt with many of the same issues and come to conclusions that are as applicable in classical times as they were in the 17th century and still are in the 21st century. One of the issues that did not pose a problem for ...

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which humanity’s spiritual leaders, philosophers, and social scientists have studied the issues associated with human happiness and the ways in which it may be achieved, certain universal truths have been defined that demonstrate the most fundamental nature of individual human beings. Plato, Freud, Buddha, and Jesus the ...

A 5 page paper which examines Plato’s possible response to Nietzsche’s argument that Socrates form of rationalism overly tames youth. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page paper which discusses various conditions related to the works of Plato as it involves different philosophical theories and methods. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses how both Aristophanes and Plato viewed the concept of moderation. Both defend only certain kinds of moderation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life of Socrates and his contributions to society. Much of the paper talks about the relevance of his influence in today's world. The Socratic method is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the issue of justice as found in Plato’s “Republic” and Aeschylus’ “Oresteia”. Through the ten volumes of the Republic, Plato argues about the issues of justice, virtue and happiness which are all linked within an individual and if an individual is just, he will also be happy and ...