Essays and Research Papers on Classic Greek Philosophy

This 7 page paper examines the life and times of Socrates and how he believed that youth would be corrupted by things such as poetry. Censorship of certain types of poetry and the arts is discussed. Some of the observations are compared to modern times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper examines Plato's ideas regarding the soul. Parts of the soul are discussed. Plato's theory of forms is included as a part of the investigation into the human soul. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Plato's theory of the soul, its immortality, acquisition of knowledge, the tripartate nature of the soul. Examples given from Phaedo, Meno, Citro, and The Republic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page tutorial uses questions posed by a student as a springboard for discussion. Various ideas about politics to come from Aristotle are included. No bibliography.

This 10 page paper provides a fictitious romp through history. This tutorial is written at times in the format of a play while considering what some of the old philosophers might say. Included are Plato, Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas and many others. Each provides their views on political life. Other issues are also ...

This 7 page paper examines the importance of causation to Hume's philosophy. This paper references 'An Enquiry to Human Understanding' in order to draw the necessary parallel's. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines virtue and the class stratification system set up by the theorist. The ideal republic is discussed in addition to how gender plays a role in terms of the elite guardian society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Plato's ideas regarding democracy, capitalism, dictatorship and socialism. Components of each of these categories are found in Plato's Republic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at Plato's concept of the Noble Lie, and considers the way in which it might be applied to medical ethics: the writer explores the idea that "brain death" might be regarded as a modern example of a Noble Lie put forward by science, rather than religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Aristotle's Poetics. Some quotes are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper supports the viewpoint spouted by Aristotle as it respects happiness. Various points of view are discussed. Nicomachean Ethics is used as the primary text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Plato’s “Crito” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” as they address opposing views concerning morality and civil disobedience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Views of Plato and Aristotle : This 6 page paper examines the views of these two philosophers. The ideas are critiqued. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the soul and views how both Plato and Aristotle saw the concept. The soul for each of these authors is compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at the essential elements of structuring a position argument, with reference to the functions of rhetoric as described by Plato and Aristotle. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A paper which sets out the structure and format to be followed when writing a position paper for an academic audience, including Aristotle's three elements of rhetoric. The example chosen for the position paper is the deregulation of the Internet, in the context of censorship and free speech. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 6 page paper discussing Socrates' lasting influence immediately following his death. Certainly Socrates (c. 469-399 BC) was not the first of the Greek philosophers, but he was the first of those that gain continued attention millennia after they lived. Socrates had direct influence on both Plato and Plato's student Aristotle. The ...

A 5 page essay that relates and analyzes the allegory of the cave that Plato relates in Book 7 of his Republic. The purpose of the narrative is to illustrate the effect that education, and specifically knowledge of philosophy, has upon the human soul. Essentially, the allegory of the cave posits that the enlightenment bestowed ...

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses government, philosophy and the good life as they relate to Plato, Descartes and Camus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the views of different philosophers on war and pre-emptive war in particular to assess it if can ever be seen as moral. The views of Plato, Aristotle, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Kant and Mills are analysed and compared. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides a brief overview of the views of Aristotle and Sebastian de Grazia in the assessment of leisure. This paper outlines their views and provides quotes from each author. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Plato's views on women. Femininity and masculinity are concepts discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Myriad philosophers have sought to guide mankind into ways of thinking, living and behaving that reflect the ideologies of that respective theorist, an objective that is both grandiose and myopic at the same time. Indeed, no single individual can purport to have all the answers for the ways in ...

This 4 page paper delves into The Metaphysics and examines Aristotle's world view. The principles are discussed and critiqued. A personal opinion is also included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that, first of all, offers a brief description of the life of Plato and his relationship to Socrates. Then, there is a brief synopsis of two readings, the allegory of the cave and Socrates' death scene Phaedo. Then, the writer offers a reaction response to the allegory of the cave, relating ...