Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

A 5 page paper which discusses how implementing positive change, in many areas, is essential to human development. Without change we, as humans do not grow. No sources cited.

5 pages in length. The essential elements of David Hume's philosophy revolve around the notion of whether or not one variable truly causes another. Combined with his conjecture on free will and determinism, Hume's theory of causal relationships address the very nature of man's religious existence. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at Kant’s refutation of the theories of Leibniz and Locke in the Amphiboly of the Concepts of Reflection, and how he demonstrates that both philosophies are flawed in that they do not allow for the juxtaposition of conceptual understanding and sensibility which are required for objects to be experienced fully.

8 pages in length. The fundamental basis of John Locke's political viewpoint revolves around the notion of private property and the natural rights that inherently accompany such ownership. 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 ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the two theories. An argument is made in support of utilitarianism, but both theories are explored. Several contemporary examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the book by Marie-Henri Beyle who had the pseudonym of Stendhal and the book 'De l'Amour' or 'love'. In looking at this text the paper discuses how the society and culture of the time was seen by Stendhal, and argues he though that it was based in interaction between individual ...

5 pages in length. Philosopher John Rawls' contention of justice states that if a particular institution imparts its own definition of equity that does not equate with the masses, then that institution must either be abolished or reformed. Indeed, the author's egalitarian argument is based upon the fact that justice, in and of itself, is the sole factor that ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how Ralph Waldo Emerson may have reacted to Alexis de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses conception as it relates to Plato's "The Apology" and "Myth of the Cave," as well as addresses Socrates' perspective of philosophers and death with regard to Tolstoy's "Death of Ivan Ilyich." Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers several concepts contained in Immanuel Kant's Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics. A major focus of the paper is in respect to the concept of synthetic a priori knowledge. Definitions of analytical versus synthetic judgments are provided. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses Immanuel Kant’s philosophy in the context of teaching morals through the public education system. The basic foundation of Kant’s critical philosophy is in his reasoning that is based on his examination of human knowledge and forms the basis for an individual theory of the limits of that knowledge. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the relation between Simmel’s understanding of the money economy and a relativistic world view. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper hones in on two arguments—those of Turing and Searle—and supports Searle's position. Turing's theories are explained and Searle's arguments are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page thesis paper examines Mill's Utilitarianism with a focus on his definition of lying. Exceptions to lying are discussed. Other ideas are explored, inclusive of Kant's tough stance on the matter. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Circles" as it involves its historical and socio-political context. The paper discusses Emerson's use of imagery, tone, form, and symbolism as it involves these contexts. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

5 pages in length. It was the conviction of philosopher David Hume that there cannot be any genine knowledge of the world other than what we are perceiving at that very moment. Additionally, Hume rejects the two principles by which mankind can infer anything about future experience based on our past experience; namely, induction and the principle ...

A 5 page examination of the views of the German philosopher Nietzsche and Socrates in regard to morality. Contends that although Nietzsche is most for what is perceived as his opposition to morality while Socrates is remembered for his quest to define morality and what it means to act in a morally responsible way, ...

A 5 page paper discussing Locke's almond example of primary and secondary qualities, followed by the means by which Berkeley and Hume reject Locke's arguments. Hume concludes that there is no way we can know that the physical world does indeed exist. Perceptions are subjective, and physical objects are dependent on individuals' perceptions of them. The ...

5 pages in length. It was the conviction of philosopher David Hume that there cannot be any genine knowledge of the world other than what we are perceiving at that very moment. Additionally, Hume rejects the two principles by which mankind can infer anything about future experience based on our past experience; namely, induction and the principle of causality. ...

A paper which looks at the way in which John Stuart Mill and Oscar Wilde perceive the concept of individuality, the importance of personal development both to the individual and to society as a whole, and the way in which specific political systems may facilitate such development.

This 5 page report discusses Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)who is often described as one of the greatest of all philosophers. He differentiates rather carefully between what he thinks of as duties of virtue (ethics) from duties of justice (right). Bibliography lists 6sources.

5 pages in length. The nature of work has long been for one to provide physical or mental labor in exchange for monetary payment; this notion of giving and taking allows for the laborer to provide basic necessities for himself and his family. Underlying this seemingly workable situation, however, is what theorists have ...

A 6 page paper about friendship. Two texts are used: Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics and M.S. Sia's novel, The Fountain Arethuse. Aristotle's concepts of friendship are explained using some of the characters in Sia's novel to exemplify the kinds of friendships Aristotle discusses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper. The essay addresses this question: Is a utilitarian approach to moral reasoning adequate? The writer discusses utilitarianism in terms of act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism and argues that neither of these is adequate in and of themselves for moral reasoning. John Stuart Mill and Emmett Barcalow are used as primary resources. ...

A paper which looks at some of the theories of Soren Kierkegaard, with reference to the autonomy of the individual, the position of women in society and the relationship between passion and paradox, and considers how these ideas are expressed in the works of Henrik Ibsen, particularly A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler.