Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

3 pages in length. The writer compares and contrasts each man's views on religion in general and Christianity particular. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper embraces writings by Erasmus to explore Plato's famous allegory. References are made to Christianity. The subject is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the thinking of Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) who is often described as one of the greatest of all philosophers in relationship to what he wrote and thought about religion and the “religion of morality.” In Kant’s opinion, the moral point of view is impartial and favors no particular individual. Morality requires an individual, according to Kant, that ...

11 pages in length. The philosophy of life incorporates myriad elements that serve to guide humanity down a principled path of existence, not the least of which includes the building blocks of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and religion. The extent to which these four factors comprise a complete understanding of what it means to ...

This 4 page paper refers to Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise in order to compare and contrast the similiarities and differences between the treatment of religion by Spinoza and that of the medieval philosophers. This paper highlights the naturalistic influence of the medievals upon Spinoza as well as many of their specific differences. Bibliography lists ...

A 12 page paper outlining the basic doctrines of Immanuel Kant. The writer examines his beliefs about goodness and people's responsibility to be good people, and relates that to Utilitarianism and Catholicism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of some of the major arguments in Durkheim's sociological perspectives on religion, and then argues against his theory of enacted social practice as the foundation of epistemology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper relays information from an essay contained in a book he published. Homosexuality is the focus of discussion. Is homosexuality morally wrong due to natural law or religion? James does not concur with set in stone principles such as those to emanate from organized religion. No additional sources cited. ...

This 5 page thesis paper delves into this feminist writer's ideas about spirituality and religion. She is compared with Simone de Beauvoir. Irigaray's outstanding contribution to women's spirituality is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 page report discusses Karl Marx's theory of historical materialism and compares and contrasts it with the ideas of Emile Durkheim on the sociology of religion and Claude Levi-Strauss's perspective on the universality of the human mind. To a great degree, the idea of historical materialism encapsulates much of what Marx believed to be ...

A 7 page discussion of the influence of religious prejudice and bias as an underlying theme of such apparently unrelated events as: a)The Transition From Sect to Established Religion, b)European Expansion and Medieval Christianity, c)Reform and Global Expansion, d)Modern Christianity & Pluralism, and e)Modern Christianity & Secularization. Discusses the evolution of religion and ...

This 3 page paper examines three questions concerning women and the Enlightenment, the contribution of philosophy, and the rift between philosophy and religion. Various issues are broached. Several philosophers are mentioned by name including Kant, Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Born in North Africa in 354 and died in 430, St. Augustine of Hippo holds a prominent place in the annals of Western thought. From Platonism to human nature to God to freedom, Augustine – who speaks of human freedom in De Gratia et Libero Aribitrio and differentiates between ...

6 pages. This paper actually answers two separate philosophical questions. The first one is a contrast of the biblical theory of human nature with Darwinian Theory, with a special emphasis on the moral distinctions. The second is concerning Renee Descartes and his validation of metaphysical dualism used to reconcile science and religion. Bibliography lists 2 ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the philosophy of Nietzsche as expounded in Also Sprach Zarathustra, the way in which he perceived the personal development of individuals in relation to social constructs, and the extent to which his views could be said conflict with those of organised religion, especially Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at Durkheim’s theories regarding religion, society and science in a way which would form the basis of a letter written to the thinker supporting his theories and showing some of the ways that they are relevant to modern-day society. Bibliography lists one source.

This 7 page paper answers questions in philosophy posed by a student. Q&A format is used. Various philosophers throughout the ages are discussed. Most of the questions concern independent thought as related to education and religion. Philosophers explored include DesCartes and Socrates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper delves into this philosopher's concept of superman and looks at it in respect to religion and transcendence. Nietzsche's rejection of Christianity and his concept that God is dead are each discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Satire is one of the most effective literary tools when trying to make a point that opposes what is being satirized. Looking at Voltaire's Candide, one can readily identify the overwhelming presence of satire in virtually every context of the story; taking into consideration his attacks on religion, optimism, ...

This 4 page paper looks at the major theoretical points and issues that Dawkins and Durkheim agree and areas where they disagree. The paper includes issues such as religion and the use of scientific approaches and biological models to examine society and its evolution. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

The Prince is Niccolo Machiavelli's most famous work, however, the Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livius provides an addendum to the principles set down in The Prince that illuminate and expand on his political philosophies. This 3 page paper argues that it is Machiavelli's most basic tenet that nothing renders a republic more firm and stable than ...

This 6 page paper examines James Hillman's ideology through the use of Chaim Potok's character Asher Lev. Asher is seen as an example of what Hillman has been talking about regarding parental fallacy. Childrearing issues and religion are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines human nature and finds that it is not what it seems. The philosopher's ideas about religion are fully examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of Hobbes metaphysical considerations as they relate to both politics and religion and considers these elements in terms of Hobbes' Leviathan. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts theories of Jean Jacques Rousseau and Karl Marx. Their ideas about the nature of man, government, religion and God are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.