Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

5 pages in length. Would the concepts of vice and virtue exist without moral agents to have an idea of them? Clearly, if humanity did not exist there would be no need for elements such as vice and virtue, inasmuch as there would be no cause for the concepts of good and bad. ...

A five page paper which considers the similarities and differences between Marx’s concept of alienation and Mill’s perspective of the freedom of the individual in relation to the preservation of social values. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at the outcome of regulation. The subject is approached both politically and philosophically. The subjects of knowledge and politics are explored in relation to the subject at hand. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Paul K Moser's "Human Knowledge : Classical and Contemporary Approaches" comprehensively addresses the major areas of concern raised and points made by the traditional philosophers of knowledge as they relate to learning and gaining knowledge. As compared to modern day leadership principals and beliefs, one can readily perceive of ...

A 6 page paper. Dworkin disagrees with Rawls on a number of issues. This essay discusses some of the points that seem to be in disagreement and presents Dworkin's opinions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the fundamental aspects of Rawls' Theory of Justice, as well as addresses contemporary criticism of this theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper explores the philosophical relationship between consciousness and scientific investigation by looking at the theories and perspectives on the philosophy of the mind of David Chalmers, Paul Churchland and Jaegwon Kim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates Aristotle's critique of Plato's views. Several issues are discussed inclusive of the relevance of the soul. Bibliography lists 5 sources .

This 5 page paper defines the concept and differentiates between act-utilitarianism and rule-utilitarianism. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the possibility that David Hume was a racist. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of Kantian philosophy. Examines the analytical and synthetic approaches to judgments and defines each. Further distinguishes between the a-priori and the a-posteriori approaches. Provides guidance as to why Kant equated the possibility of metaphysics with the possibility of synthetic a-priori judgments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(5 pp). When asked in an interview (Kreisler 2000), what is important about politics, John Tussman said that, "politics is the art of providing for the general welfare; and in principle is not competitive." However the "reality of what is happening now", according to Tussman is that politics is about "advantage and power." ...

This 5 page report discusses Rene Descartes’ “Meditations” (published in 1641) and emphasizing his work on the First Philosophy. Descartes considers the problems of the sources and nature of knowledge; the validity of truth; the nature and destiny of man; the existence of God, as well as the creation of the universe. His systematic doubt along with the presupposition ...

This 5 page report discusses three schools of thought: Moral Relativism, as presented by Immanuel Kant; Moral Communitarianism, as presented by Plato; and, Moral Liberalism as presented in the thinking of Epicurus. The most basic principles of such thinking are briefly outlined, as well as a note regarding a weakness that is part of that particular framework of thinking. ...

A five page paper which considers organ donation and transplantation from a utilitarian perspective, and looks at whether the enforcement of donation does in fact serve the greater good of the community as a whole from a long-term viewpoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper contemplates the real life author Pirsig, and his struggle with mental illness, with the character Phaedrus. The essential differences between the two, and Pirsig's view of humanity are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page report discusses English philosopher, John Locke (1632-1704), and his belief that the only reason society degenerates to armed conflict and strife is because of a depletion of the essential ingredients of an individual or a community’s self-preservation. Those ingredients, according to the Second Treatise include the right to private property. He also believes that it is labor ...

A 6 page critical review of the story by D.T. Niane. Briefly relates this age-old story from Western Africa. Emphasizes that this brief story manages to incorporate many critical aspects of culture, of conflict, and even of sorcery and magic. It is a story of friendship, of interpersonal relationships and a story ...

This 7 page paper answers three questions in philosophy. Plato's concept of forms, Kant's theories of knowledge and the design theory are each explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page discussion of the philosophical debates regarding the nature of human knowledge since the beginning of speech itself. Defines the rationalist and empiricist perspectives offering views from philosophers like Kant, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Hume, and Berkeley as to the validity of each. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the fact that in any discussion or research on the works of Karl Marx, that he had a singular premise, whether it related to politics, economics, or sociology. Marx’s declaration, simplistically reduced, was that all events are determined by economic forces. In terms of his separate political perspective, as much as it could ever be separated ...

A five page paper which considers John-Paul Sartre’s philosophy of existentialism as applied to the character of Jack in the film Titanic. The paper gives an overview of the existentialist definitions of anguish, abandonment and despair and looks at the ways in which they can be applied to Jack’s interaction with Rose, and his motivations ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the views of friendship maintained by Aristotle and Augustine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper explores John Stuart Mill's On Liberty and how it relates to freedom of expression. Quotes from the work are included. Many examples from contemporary society are provided. The concept of personal freedom is explored in depth. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Within the realm of life exists inherent elements to one's existence; paramount to man's existence is the concept of natural rights. Philosophers have long postulated what, exactly, these rights consist of within the massive scope of mortality, with some contending that natural rights are those that are without social ...