Essays and Research Papers on Classic Greek Philosophy

A 6 page paper which discusses the dialogue between Socrates and Gorgias in Plato's book 'Gorgias.' Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 5 page exploration of Confucius' concepts of the 'rule of propriety' and 'man of humanity'. Defines these concepts and uses the work of Socrates to reiterate Confucius' contention that social well-being requires adherence to the rules of propriety. No additional sources are listed.

A 5 page paper which presents a instructional example of a speech that Socrates may have given on the topic of love. Of all the things that Socrates spoke of, he did not really ever give his own theories regarding love, believing he knew nothing about love. In the work 'The Symposium' by Plato, Socrates turns to providing ...

10 pages in length. Aristotle, Plato and Socrates were sometimes at odds with their philosophies but that does not lessen the terrific impact they have had on philosophy throughout the world. However, there are those who contend that these three did not feel they were successful in reaching some of their goals. ...

This 9 page paper compare the views of Plato, Aristotle and Aquinas as they relate to man's pursuit of the best life, the contrast between good and evil and the pursuit of knowledge of the divine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the ancient Greek philosopher, physician, scientist and poet, Empedocles. He lived during the culmination of the splendor of the Periclean age of Athens. Some of his most significant perceptions were that: like things are known by like things; motion is explained through the forces of love and hate; and, the problem and ...

A 5 page paper that discusses Plato's Republic and the concept of justice, good and human nature. Plato compares the individual's soul to the society, finding in both the same types of corruption. He talks about the Good City and how that can be established. These ideas are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines Aristotle's "The Aim of Man" and discusses how his ideas relate to society today. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page report discusses the issue of abortion and applies Aristotle’s thinking from The Nicomachean Ethics, as well as some of David Hume’s thoughts on utilitarianism. Aristotle was convinced that the chief purpose of any individual is the faultless evolution and expansion of his or her true nature; therefore, it must be discovered particularly within the complete acknowledgment and attainment ...

A 3 page paper which addresses Socrates notion that happiness should not be the goal of a person's life but instead "the pursuit of excellence" and the "improvement of one's soul" should be what we strive for. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which discusses how Plato and Machiavelli regarded the act of war. For the most part both philosophers were very clear in illustrating how and why war existed, yet somewhat more vague in terms of presenting their personal opinions regarding war, though the intent appears to be that those who seek a higher level of consciousness ...

A 3 page paper which contemplates what Bertrand Russell would think of Plato's attempts to account for our knowledge of the nature of reality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(5 pp) Anaximander, Xenophanes, and Socrates are examined for their ideas about the definition of justice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the components which comprised the philosophy of Socrates, specifically, ethics (virtue and piety) and his concept of the soul, as described in Plato's "Euthyphro," "Phaedo" and "Protagoras." Also considered will be the method of philosophical inquiry he developed to determine "true" knowledge. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at 'Socrates' Apology' recorded by Plato, and considers his religious views and their influence on his perception of life after death, and the way in which he present and defends these views. The second part of the paper then goes on to discuss the problem that the lack of evidence ...

This 7 page report discusses the accusations made against Socrates and his discussions with both Euthyphro and Crito regarding the various issues at hand. The discussions that take place between Plato and the other two men allow the modern reader a greater insight to the character of Socrates and the issues that surrounded him and his trial. Different views ...

This 8 page report discusses the accusations made against Socrates and his discussions with both Euthyphro and Crito regarding the various issues at hand. The discussions that take place between Plato and the other two men allow the modern reader a greater insight to the character of Socrates and the issues that surrounded him and his trial. Different views ...

This 6 page report discusses Plato’s Socrates and whether or not he was guilty of the crimes of which he was accused. Socrates devoted his time, energy, and considerable intellect to the pursuit of truth and virtue. He did not give formal instruction after the fashion of other philosophers of his time. His method of educating was to involve others ...

This 5 page paper explores the dialogue by Plato between Socrates and Meno, specifically in terms of the primary philosophical questions proposed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the augment used by Callicles that as long as he does not get caught any behaviour is acceptable in pursuit of his own happiness. Plato has Socrates refuting of this statement and arguing that to suffer wrong is better that to be the cause of wrong. This paper ...

A 4 page paper which analyzes Socrates' concepts of love and beauty, as described in Plato's "Symposium" (201d-212c), as reflected in sex, bodies, souls, knowledge, ideas, beauty in itself, and considers the importance of love and beauty to human nature. No additional sources are used.

A five page paper looking at the major differences between these two ancient Greek philosophers and their teachings. The paper concludes that Plato saw material objects as reflections of divine forms, and thus mundane reality as something not to be questioned but simply to be believed; Aristotle, on the other hand, saw reality as empirical, ...

This 6 page report discusses the ways that three of the world’s great philosophers have defined the meaning of both economic growth and well-being. Both Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas were deeply interested in human nature. Aristotle, of course, developed his thinking from the philosophical viewpoint and the means by which human nature is responsible for an individual’s actions, beliefs, ...

6 pages in length. Is it possible, according to Plato's viewpoint, for human nature to be 'released from forms' and still be considered human nature according to the five dialogues between Socrates, Crito, Meno, Phaedo and Euthyphro? In assessing this plausibility, one must first harbor a distinct understanding of just what human nature ...

A 12 page paper. There were many Greek philosophers before Aristotle, Plato and Socrates. Parmenides and Empedocles are two of them. These early Greek philosophers literally changed Greek thought. Parmenides changed the way in which theories are presented, specifically, he was the first to offer arguments for his views. He also left his fellow and ...