Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

A 3 page paper discussing philosopher Hillary Putnam's theory of the 'Nature of Mental States.' Bibliography lists three sources.

This 6 page report discusses the philosophies of realism and idealism. What is the basis of each and what are the main philosophical reasons for accepting one over the other? The writer argues from the premise that realism is the more valid philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Michio Kaku's theories on the origin of the universe and why they are so important.The subject is discussed philosophically in terms of why man needs to know how the universe began. Hawking is quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

9 pages total. Using theories commonly taught in a philosophy class, the writer of this paper attempts to answer : (1) whether they have yet experienced the world phenomenologically, (2) how modern art helps us to understand ourselves phenomenologically, (3) how capitalism alienates, (4) what Kierkegaard meant by truth as subjectivity, and (5) the importance ...

18 pages on the concept of Just War and its relevant theory as explained and argued by St. Augustine and later by St. Aquinas. The writer also discusses some foundations of this theory in the works of Classic Greek and Roman philosophers as well. Just War during the Roman Empire is compared extensively to Just ...

A 7 page paper analyzing the theories of these two philosophers. The writer examines Schlick's position on verification, and Popper's comparison of verification and falsification, as well as his thoughts on Schlick's views. No Bibliography.

In this 8 page paper, the writer analyzes and critiques 'The Antichrist' (1888) by Friedrich Nietzsche.

A 4 page paper describing Nietzsche's philosophical view of the ancient philosophers such as Socrates and Plato. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper on the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. This paper details Nietzsche's views on individual freedom, the use of science in philosophy and the shortcomings of politics. Nihilism and the inadequacies of socialism are also analyzed, with a an extended emphasis on the problems of politics from the viewpoint of ...

A 6 page research paper comparatively discussing the philosophies of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche. This paper critically analyzes Marx's and Nietzsche's views on freedom, the role of science in society and overall beliefs about the functions of a society as a whole. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the different views of Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud on how rational and irrational instincts affect human lives and considers whether irrationality is the ingredient for a normal life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that considers Machiavelli and Nietzche's perspectives on human nature. The premise of this paper is the comment that these two philosophers present a realistic view of human nature. This paper considers whether this comment is true, and how their perspectives had political and social impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay on how today's youth, particularly black males, are demonstrating nihilistic principles in their ‘‘street culture.'' Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the life of Karl Marx and discusses his theories critically. Concepts included are alienation, class struggle and historical materialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper on selected theories of the philosopher Karl Marx. Marx's theories on the freedom within society, the role of science in philosophy and the classic struggle of the working class are presented. The paper concludes with an overview of Marxist philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper explores Marx's views on Hegel, particularly on the philosopher's dialectic, and compares and contrasts both theorists' points of view. The paper concludes that Hegel is more accurate in his position. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts Marx and Hegel's theories. The primary focus is on Marx's historical materialism and Hegel's dialect on absolute idealism. Their views on Christianity are also noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper compares Marxism with ideology that built communist Russia. The paper highlights differences between the two. Bibliography 4 lists sources.

An 8 page research paper on the views of Freud, Machiavelli, and Aristotle on whether the state can make people moral. The writer details the ideas of virtue and the nature of man according to each of the writers, and discusses the nature of the individual versus the state. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page research paper on the life and philosophy of Mary Wollstonecraft. Wollstonecraft is highly regarded as the leader of the women's suffrage movement in Britain and is best known as the woman who answered Rousseau with her philosophical treatise entitled : 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.' The writer describes Wollstonecraft's ...

A 6 page paper which examines the theme of sexuality in Mary Wollstonecraft's 1792 treatise, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.

An 8 page paper discussing that the philosophers of both the classical and modern traditions actually have little to say of relevance to the post-modern world. Philosophical theorists discussed include Aristotle ('Nichomachean Ethics'), Rousseau ('Social Contract'), Hobbes ('Leviathan') and Karl Marx ('Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts'). Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper that considers the statement: 'functionalism is a scientifically suspect theory, quite apart from concern about its empirical adequacy' and refutes the charges against the basic elements of functionalist application. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper that considers the arguments of Aquinas, Singer, Wallerstein and Blaseslee and Whitehead in regards to what makes an ideal marriage. This paper presents supported considerations about what makes and ideal marriage and then demonstrates some issues relative to this premise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that explores the relationship of Heidegger's Dasein to the concept of 'they' within everdayness and the progression of his concepts in light of these relationships. The writer also provides details to clarify Heidegger's authentic and inauthentic self as they relate to the 'they', publicness, temporality and spatiality. Bibliography lists 4 ...