Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

A 6 page paper which contemplates ethical behavior, as recommended by Confucius, Mencius and Hsun Tzu, comparing and contrasting their views, concluding with which one best represents this notion in society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In 5 pages the author develops the thesis that one's growth and development and one's spiritual journey are one and the same. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the prevalence of hedonism in American society today. Hedonism has been a traditional part of existence since the beginning of time. Americans throughout history, have often been far too busy surviving and getting ahead to always enjoy the benefits of hedonism. Perhaps the last great hedonistic era this country saw ...

14 pages in length. Among varying philosophical beliefs, the role of society represents both a positive and negative force. The general consensus is that concepts such as religion often get in the way of a thriving society, because they place a great many demands on the inhabitants. These demands, say some sociologists, ...

This 9 page paper reflects upon the arguments of Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Kant regarding the nature of mankind, human nature in general, and the impact on the development of the best possible regime based on the assumptions presented. This paper considers the philosophers’ views of goodness, selfishness and depravity (or evil) and the way ...

This 6 page paper compares the two philosophers in terms of their ideas. There is a focus on morality and the existence of God. Similarities found between the two is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the work "Ethics" by Benedict Spinoza and addresses his particular concept of one substance. Spinoza's philosophies of one substance were primarily based on the fact that everything was linked back to that substance, which is God. No additional sources cited.

The ability to change was of utmost importance to Karl Popper, an esteemed philosopher of science. In the epistemological theses of Popper, falsification is the primary concept and calls Popper's views into the mind of many scientists. According to Popper, scientific theories and hypotheses cannot be justified: No logic or experiment can establish ...

This 5 page paper delves into the philosophical question and addresses aspects of being human. The paper takes the position that being fully human should be a goal of every human being. The question which asks whether or not we are alone in the universe is posed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper addresses the question of why it was necessary for Heidegger’s notion of Being within the scope of his work Being and Time. This paper considers Heidegger’s pursuit of the concrete notion of being as a component of his central arguments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the subject of solidarity versus objectivity as is presented in the article “Dismantling Truth : Solidarity versus Objectivity,” by Richard Rorty. In this paper we address the illustrations provided by Rorty as he demonstrates, and attempts to explain, how truth should have its own language that could prove flexible and inclusive in relationship ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the Cosmological arguments of St. Thomas Aquinas, the ontological argument of St. Anselm, and the teleological argument of William Paley. Each philosopher’s arguments are discussed and them refuted with opposing arguments. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which explains why the metaphysical concept of hylemorphism is preferred over materialism, specifically considering the positions of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10 pages in length. 10 pages in length. Compares the Categorical Imperative of Kant to the case of the faulty gas-tank design in the Ford Motor Company Pinto. Makes reference to utilitarianism as well as the virtue theory and the rights theory. Looks at the ethics, the solution, cost-benefit analysis and ...

8 pages in length. Focuses on the old school theory of anomie of Emile Durkheim and applies it to criminology in society today. This old school theory used anomie to describe a condition of deregulation that was occurring in society. What this meant was that the rules on how people ought to behave ...

9 pages in length. Concerns an imaginary conversation between the three philosophers John Locke, George Berkeley, and Gottfreid Leibniz about a piece of furniture. This is an excellent example paper showing the differences and similarities of the philosophies of these three men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. At odds with one another's philosophies, Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke addressed their opposition through the written word. In 'Rights of Man,' Paine contends that each individual is due the inherent natural rights that accompany birth; Burke, on the other hand, contends in his 'Reflections of the French Revolution' ...

6 pages. Explores the works of James Baldwin. James Baldwin was an American novelist, essayist, and dramatist who is recognized as one of the most important twentieth-century American writers. Baldwin’s influence in many of his works were the racial and sexual polarization in American society and they often served to challenge readers to ...

A 6 page paper which considers whether there is life after death, through the perspective of philosophers Max Scheler, and his definition of the human spirit; Professor C.J. Ducasse's arguments against the assumption that we do not survive death; and Martin Heidegger's belief in the chief characteristic of human beings which makes us distinctive in ...

The Three dialogues between Hylas and Philonous was written in 1713 and follows the example of Socratic dialogue to present the basic tenets of George Berkeley's philosophical stand. This 7 page paper explores and examines the dialogue and Berkeley's beliefs based on immaterialism. No additional sources are listed.

A 5 page essay (plus one page outline) that compares the similarities between the philosophies of Karl Marx and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In 6 pages, the author discusses Emerson's speech on 'The American Scholar' and shows how Walt Whitman answered this call using Whitman's 'Song of Myself.' Emerson's call was for intellectual, cultural, and spiritual independence, which are important to transcendentalism. No other sources are cited.

6 pages in length. The concepts of inequality and community were well documented by two eloquent historical figures: John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau. The writer discusses that both critical thinkers looked upon inequality as society's downfall is no coincidence, inasmuch as both men also asserted that community did not hold the value they ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the life of Socrates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Soren Kierkegaard's book Fear and Trembling, in which the nineteenth century Danish philosopher argues that there are three stages to human existence, the highest of which is religious. No additional sources cited.