Essays and Research Papers on Classic Greek Philosophy

This 20 page paper examines Plato's Form of the Good, as well as forms in general, and compares and contrasts the concept to the Enlightenment concept associated with Zen Buddhism. An overview of each is provided. The ideas are compared and contrasted and similarities and differences are duly noted. Bibliography lists 14 sources. ...

A 6 page paper which analyzes Plato’s Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of Aristotle's views on morality and happiness. This paper is based on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page paper which examines the traditional account of knowledge, considers Edmund Gettier’s counter example and responses to Gettier’s argument. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the idea of objectified love as presented in Plato's symposium and discussed in Robert Stewart's text,Philosophical Perspectives on Sex and Love. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at the common perception in Western civilisation that the Greeks were responsible for the origins of science and rationality, with reference to pre-Hellenistic theories and the ways in which science can be defined. Bibliography lists 10 sources

This 4 page paper examines several concepts inclusive of the Golden Mean. How Aristotle views politics and ethics is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper provides a detailed analysis for Plato's, "The Allegory of the Cave". Furthermore, this paper examines this aspect of Plato's philosophy from the empiricist perspective, employing the views of empiricists such as Hume and Locke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the Sophist point of view and compares it with ideas to emanate from Plato and Aristotle. How the different views affect society is the focus of this paper. No bibliography.

A paper which looks at the topics which might be covered in an imaginary dialogue between Odysseus and Socrates, including the search for moral truth, the development of Greek political theories and the role of the hero-king.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the basic components of Thales' philosophy. For instance, this paper addresses the reasons why Thales is conisdered the first Western philosopher and how his theories helped contribute to modern science. Furthermore, this paper explores the concept of string theory and anthropic cosmology in addition to other ...

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of Hobbes and Plato in regards to justice. These two philosophers had extremely different views on this matter as evidenced in the "Leviathan" and "The Republic". Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a variety of things inclusive of the theory of forms. Ideas about knowledge are discussed in general. The cave allegory is included. No bibliography.

This 4 page paper addresses the concept of social freedom and how Mill and Plato each felt about it. Mill's On Liberty is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the flaws in scala amoris by Plato, as stated by James Conlon. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at the concepts of excellence and happiness in the Nicomachean Ethics, in relation to the Doctrine of the Mean, and considers how these can be applied in one's everyday life. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 3 page paper examines Plato's definition of eternity that comes from his work entitled Timaeus. His position is critically discussed. Christian doctrine is used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines this classic work. The paper begins by defining stoicism and then quickly goes on to evaluate Meditations and what can be gleaned from it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Plato's Republic that contains the Myth of Er, as well as Cicero's work that contains Scipio's dream. Ideas and themes to come from the works are compared to modern American life. No bibliography.

A 3 page paper which examines how Aristotle viewed happiness and how that relates to the Epicurean and Stoic outlook. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper defines the Aristotelean view on chance and luck. The terms are described and defined. The four cause model is included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the philosophies of both infamous men. Several quotes are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the influence of Platonic thought and philosphy on the philosopher St. Augustine. Examples given and cited from texts. Bibliographpy lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the similarities and differences between Seneca and St. Augustine in reference to the divinity of mankind. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the argument of Aristotle regarding self-love and self-sacrifice. Aristotle contended that self-love can in fact be compatible with self-sacrifice, and this paper explores the foundation of that position, as well as raising, and defending, arguments against that position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.