Essays and Research Papers on Classic Greek Philosophy

A 7 page paper which examines Plato’s Theory of Justice and Theory of Form, taken from Plato’s Republic, explaining them and discusses possible strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 5 page paper compares Plato’s and Aristotle’s conceptions of the best kind of political society and critically examines the assumptions on which these views rest. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

9 pages. There are two sources of knowledge; that obtained through the senses (experience) and that obtained through the media. Which of these sources can be deemed the most reliable? By looking at works by Descartes, Plato, and other philosophers this question will be considered and the reader can see the difference ...

This 8 page paper discusses the philosophers Plato and Aristotle and compares and contrasts their ideas concerning virtue. This paper finds that there are many similarities as well as some notable differences between the philsophies of these two men. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes this question from the perspective of the Greek philosopher Plato. Plato's idea's and ideology are interpreted in order to give an answer to this question. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines Plato’s perspectives of the arts and drama and then discusses how Lysistrata by Aristophanes fits in with those ideas. Plato’s Republic and Apology are cited. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that analyzes two of Plato's Socratic dialogues. The Apology relates the circumstances and proceedings of Socrates' trial and the Meno relates Socrates' philosophy regarding virtue. The writer explores the structure of these dialogues in terms of purpose and content. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at Plato's three-fold model of the soul and refutes it. The paper defines Plato's paradigm and then goes on to to argue a thesis that opposes it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing emotions and rational intellect. Traditionally in ancient Greek philosophy as seen in Plato’s Republic, emotions are considered as separate from rational intellect. In Plato, he presents three souls in the human body which consist of rational intellect, emotions and will. For Plato, all three souls must work in ...

A 5 page paper which examines Aristotle’s ideals concerning a constitution in “Politics.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the attitudes of Plato and Aristotle toward art. The writer argues that while they both made the fundamental assumption that art is a form of mimesis, the imitative function that is inherent in all forms of art provoked Plato's disdain, but provoked Aristotle's curiosity. An examination of their ...

A 3 page paper which how Socrates’ discovery of the nature of justice reveals the superiority of justice despite the fact that all other rewards go to injustice. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page investigation of this premise of foundationalism. The author defines this theory, relating it to pure forms and the human soul. The contention is presented that indeed the intricate relationship between these constructs defines true knowledge. The investigation proceeds to consider the reliability of Plato’s theory in regard to our ...

A 4 page paper which examines the Old Oligarch, Plato's Republic, and Pericles' Funeral Oration as they offer up glimpses at the cultural values of ancient Greek society. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that examines the arguments put forth in Plato's Republic, books 1 and 2, concerning morality and the nature of justice. Plato has both Thrasymachus and Glaucon argue that what the concept of "Good" has no political relevance. But as Socrates' reply to this argument demonstrates, this premise falls through when examined ...

This 3 page paper discusses the parable given by Plato in his second book of the Republic. The moral point expressed by the story is given and supported with quotes from the text. A short synopsis of the story is given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A four page paper which looks at the dialogue between Callicles and Socrates in Gorgias, the different perceptions of Self which the two characters put forward, and the emphasis which Callicles places on social reputation in contrast to Socrates' support of philosophical wisdom as being superior. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at the different ways in which Euripides and Plato view human nature, in terms of Apollonian and Dionysian cultures and the relationship between physical desires and the attainment of wisdom.

A 5 page address of the question of whether moral worth is determined by worldly circumstance. This paper reviews the opinions of Plato and Aristotle on this question. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page comparison of these two works and men. The author of this paper contends that there are many similarities between Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” and Socrates’ “Apology”, not the least of which is the fact that Ovid could be said to be a recreation of Socrates, a manifestation of that “gadfly” Socrates warns of ...

This 3 page paper focuses on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as it explores the subject of pride. The golden mean is also referenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines Plato’s theory on justice as it involves the three faculties of human nature. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper answers the question of how one gains wisdom, alone or with advisors, exampling the crises of Oedipus Rex and Job, the prophet. Quotes cited from the texts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing Plato’s position on the contemplative life. It is reasonable that Plato should have Socrates equating truth with morality. If living the examined life is characterized as a moral action, then it also can be equated as truth. In turn, this serves to distinguish humans from other animals ...

A 9 page paper that considers the question of the meaning of life. This is a question that has been perplexing man probably since shortly after man appeared on earth. It is a question that has been addressed by physicists, philosophers, theologians, Biblical scholars, psychologists and just about everyone else. It is a question with ...