Essays and Research Papers on Classic Greek Philosophy

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.

This 8 page paper examines both the teleological proof as well as the cosmological argument for God's existence. Furthermore, this paper examines the problem of evil, which has long been a stumbling block for many philosophers and theologians in terms of "proving" the existence of God. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page essay that draws discusses the 1993 movie Groundhog Day (directed by Harold Ramis) and Aristotelian ethics. Analysis of this film demonstrates that the protagonist goes through an intellectual development that leads to conclusions paralleling those of Aristotelian ethics. The leading character in the film ultimately comes to the realizations that were reached ...

A 3 page examination of why people act in a just manner. The author explores the views of Glaucon, Adeimantus, and Socrates. No additional sources are listed.

A 4 page essay that summarizes Socrates' defense from Plato's Apology. The writer argues that the great Athenian philosopher was not guilty of the charges made against him. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper utlizes Platonic reasoning to argue for the existence of an ordinary pen. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the first book of Plato's Republic and whether or not Socrates' method of teaching is consistent with the principle of being open-minded. The writer argues that it does. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses these questions: What is the Sophists' view of the Divine, Plato's view, did Plato believe in one God or many gods, is divinity anthropomorphic, and does the idea of God exclude evil. The paper ends with the writer's own philosophical view of the divine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the scathing critique that Plato delivers in regards to democracy, calling upon his ideas about justice, morality and tripartite theory in order to illustrate his position. This paper also explains his theory on Forms in order to further substantiate his position on democracy. Bibligraphy lists 1 source.