Essays and Research Papers on God's Existence & Freewill

This 6 page report discusses the question of what makes or defines a text as “sacred.” In general, a sacred text is an outline of the principles or paths to be followed that govern the movement by one person or a group toward spiritual enlightenment. It is thought to be worthy of religious reverence and fundamentally inviolable. It is also ...

Love is thought of as a feeling of euphoria, enjoyment at time spent together and a willingness to share one's life with another. This 5 page paper uses the five proofs of the existence of God, formulated by Thomas Aquinas, in an attempt to prove that love exists. While some of the points are relevant, ...

A five page paper which looks at the meaning of the term ‘agnostic’ and the reasons why Thomas Huxley coined it, with reference to his attitude towards the scientific and religious theories of the time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the relationship that exists between God, nature, and human knowledge in the thinking of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) and John Locke (1632-1704). Both have influenced the thinking and formation of society for the better part of the past three centuries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The concepts of personal freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are an integral component of the social system in the United States. This 5 page paper explores the issue of abortion from the perspective provided by John Stuart Mill in On Liberty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Jean Paul Sartre’s short story, “The Wall,” which takes place during the 1930s in the era of the Spanish Civil War. Three men are arrested, placed on trial, and sentenced to death for rather nebulous political reasons. The authorities are prepared to execute people for little or no reason whatsoever, and this lack of causality -- ...

This 4 page pager is an epistemological argument for the existence of God. The writer considers the perception and knowledge that we have an uses the arguments of Thomas Aquinas to prove out knowledge to be correct.

This 5 page report discusses John Locke’s argument that there is not the capability of the human intellect to hold innate knowledge which then means that Rene Descartes’ foundationalist assumptions have to be re-evaluated. How the two ideas then relate to Leibniz’s philosophy is then presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page review of Jacques Maritain's "The Dream of Descartes." No additional sources cited.

This paper discusses the concept of fate and free will in literature and examines it through two books, The Alchemist and Dreaming with Einstein. After defining and exploring the concept of fate, the paper concludes that fate is something that helps drive a plot and provide color to characterization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the religious belief of an afterlife, the existence of consciousness and human experience past the point of physiological death. This paper uses logical analysis to demonstrate the validity of the concept of an afterlife. Dissects the theorem into several basic postulates or axioms which are self evident and ...

This 5 page paper explores the question, using Descartes argument as a springboard for discussion. Lack of scientific evidence of God's existence is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The philosopher, Dennis Bonnette, in his book, Origin Of The Human Species, provides an analysis of current paleontological theory that is congruent with the philosophical stand of both Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. This 7 page paper asserts that Bonnette, Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas share in the belief that the study of mind is unequivocally melded with the concept of evolution ...

A 5 page paper which examines whether true knowledge of God is possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides a summary and then reaction to Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola's "Oration on the Dignity of Man." No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. David Hume and Rene Descartes viewed the world from two completely diverse perspectives. When applying their respective philosophies to the subject of abortion, the student will readily understand just how divergent their viewpoints truly were. In effect, Hume supported the concept of determinism as opposed to Descartes' endorsement ...

This 5 page report discusses philosopher Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980)who offered the world a different vision regarding the nature of the individual’s responsibility for him or herself. The report addresses Sartre’s point of view regarding personal freedom and responsibility. He believed that: “Man is nothing else but what he makes of himself. Such is the ...

This 5 page report discusses Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) and his belief that traditional values represent a “slave morality,” a morality created by weak and resentful individuals who encouraged such behavior as gentleness and kindness because the behavior serves their interests. The report examines his understanding of human thought regarding severe and oppressing punishment as the ...

This 5 page paper looks at the philosopher's ideas about religion, and partially why he did not support Christianity. Nietzsche's ideas about God in general are discussed. All Nietzsche's arguments are refuted and Christianity is supported as more logical. Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols is used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 pager paper considers Descartes idea of existence, thought and the interconnectedness of mind ands matter. The writer then considers Hume and the way that he sees the proof for existence f the immortal soul. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is in Q & A format. Hume's ideas about self and perception are discussed as are Aquinas's five proofs of God's existence. Theory is provided and some insights are included as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper asks whether we have created the concept of God as a means of rationalizing and dealing with death. It explores the philosophy of Leibniz and the research findings that led Francis Crick to abandon his hypothesis that the origin of life from some grand primordial soup is valid. Failing ...

An 8 page overview of the philosophy of Taoism and the man to whom it is attributed, Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu recorded his teachings in the manuscript which would come to be known as the “Tao Te Ching”. “Tao” is translated literally to mean “the Way” or the “Way of Nature”. “Tao ...

A 5 page paper. Descartes' arguments for proving the existence of God are found in his Medication III. Like most of his arguments, they are circular in nature. This essay presents his major propositions leading to the conclusion that God exists. The writer then discusses how Aristotle might respond to Descartes argument by ...

This 6 page report discusses Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) and David Hume (1711-1776) who were two of the 18th century Western world’s philosophers who were particularly concerned with issues relating to what is “right” or “good” and what best serves the needs of humankind both collectively and individually. Their thoughts regarding the freedom of the human ...