Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

5 pages in length. "Without knowledge of the past, we would have no knowledge at all." With this statement in mind, the author examines many different ways in which the statement is proven to be true. Examples are given and an effective thesis is made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the essential preconditions for democracy as they relate to Thomas Paine, Jean Jacques Rousseau and Edmund Burke. No additional sources cited.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how Confucius recognized the fact that humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner ...

This 5 page paper explores this subject through Richard Taylor's eyes. Fatalism and determinism are compared. The paper examines Taylor's position on fate and concludes that it is reasonable despite some seeming inconsistencies. The film Sliding Doors is used as an analogy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper presents the old rationalist perspective, holding that reason is essential to sustaining society. Rationalism is discussed in depth. Other opinions on the matter are duly noted, but the alternate position is refuted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This five-page-paper presents an overview of the French Philosopher Hippolyte Taine's viewpoints regarding the British Constitution and politics. Bibliography lists seven sources.

2 pages in length. John Stuart Mill had the best in mind for all when he offered up his harm principle. The writer discusses that by recognizing the inherently negative aspects associated with seemingly innocent actions, the philosopher was able to see beyond the obvious. No bibliography.

A 12 page paper that examines the connections and discontinuities between German and French traditions of critical theory, specifically highlighting views of sexuality and knowledge. The writer particularly concentrates on the work of Michel Foucault. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Emerson's 'Self Reliance' and discusses how he is incredibly convincing in his arguments. Each of his arguments gives the reader hope for realizing who they are, for understanding why they don't feel they fit in, or hope for understanding why they perhaps fail at behavioral patterns set by the society they live in. ...

This 5 page paper explores various definitions of justice, but defends Thrasymachus's theory that justice is to the advantage of the stronger . Many other theorists, such as John Stuart Mill, are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 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.

William Wordsworth in his Preface to Lyrical Ballads approached reason from the perspective of both poetry and Romanticism. The philosopher Immanual Kant approached reason from the perspective of Enlightenment. This 7 page paper argues that the relationship between Enlightenment principles of reason and the romantic emphasis on emotion seems, on the surface, to be diametrically opposed. However, from ...

This 5 page paper looks at the thoughts and ideas which abounded during the age of enlightenment. This includes philosophers such as Voltaire, Locke, Mills and Montesquieu. The paper then goes on the examine the effect that these people may have had on the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

This 5 page report discusses how and when inequality is permissible in human society. English philosopher, John Locke (1632-1704) focuses primarily on the framework of justifiable and workable government, all other issues and ideas as they relate to humanity can be explained and elaborated upon in that relationship. In comparison, Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) most often expounded on his view that ...

15 pages in length. Historical literature encompasses a great number of existential elements that directly relate to existence; indeed, it is not merely a compilation of dates and events, but rather it is also an exploration of humanity's spiritual side. Such is the case with Hermann Hesse's 'Demian,' Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' and ...

This 6 page paper explores the issue of cultural relativism in the context of arguments made by Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Eighteenth century philosophy especially tended to pride itself on having developed to the highest degree the renaissance faith in reason as the distinctive quality of man. Author Jonathan Swift's attitude to his era's view of reason as the sole criterion of value is what ultimately transpired in Book IV ...

5 pages in length. While it is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the same can be said about happiness. There is no one way to define happiness, although many have tried. What gives one person joy may not elicit the same response in another. By studying ...

5 pages. William Frankena in his article "Why Be Moral" feels that those who have been moral would choose to do so again if given the chance. For instance, when Socrates chose to be moral by refusing to escape from prison on death row, he was making a rational choice. He was ...

An 8 page paper arguing in favor of providing ethics training in business. Modern business and nineteenth-century philosophy would seem on the surface to have little in common, but the increasing complexities of business in the face of technological advance and globalization provide clear indication that they need to be considered together and as a whole. ...

A 5 page paper which examines the similarities and differences between Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas' concepts of virtue, then discusses Aquinas' addition of theological virtues to Aristotle's moral and intellectual virtues. Specifically considered are Aquinas' 'Summa Theologica' and Aristotle's 'Nicomachean Ethics.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The Enlightenment was one of the central tasks where the major thinkers and scientific societies of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries established themselves. What this means in terms of the manner in which philosophers and scientists looked at the broader scope of existence lies within the works ...

This 5 page report discusses Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and illustrates the ways in which a leader follows the precepts of what Machiavelli believes to be a good and political life as a leader. The theory of human behavior and politics that Machiavelli presents, which even if not acceptable by the prevailing morality of the time or even of the modern world, ...

This 20 page paper relates the basic elements of Kant's philosophical perspective, related to his Copernican Revolution, his analytical principles, quantum mechanics, ethics, theory of space and time and his general world view. This paper outlines some of the basic theories of Kant and relates them to the texts of his major works, including ...

5 pages in length. What, if any, moral and ethical obligation is humanity under within the scope of existence? The writer discusses this topic with references to Kant, Scheler, Williams and DeBeauvoir. Bibliography lists 5 sources.