Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

A 5 page paper which examines life after death according to Antony Flew, P.T. Geach, C.J. Ducasse, Robert Almeder, and Plato. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page account of a fictional dinner party with seven of the most notable philosophers of all time. As these guests share in tacos, wine, and homemade ice cream they engage themselves with a card game of War and discuss some of their philosophical variations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. PPphlDnn.rtf

This 5 page paper discusses specific aspects of these two cultures. Any culture, ancient or modern, can be found in the literature of the day. Homer, for instance, included the beliefs and philosophies of the Greeks in the Iliad. The issues addressed are: the relationship of God to man, the relationship of man to nature ...

A 5 page paper which examines Albert Camus’ perspectives on existentialism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. The autobiography is evaluated and compared and contrasted with Enlightenment thought such as what emanates from Hobbes, Rousseau and Locke's works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the beliefs of Ralph Waldo Emerson as presented in his essays “Nature” and “Self-Reliance.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview and a critique of an article by Margalit & Burma on occidentalism. The concept is explored and related to recent events. The essay focuses on why the United States and other western states are hated, and why they should not be. Religion is discussed along with ideas from ...

5 pages in length. Thomas Kuhn is undoubtedly the most influential figure in the philosophy of science in the second half of the twentieth century. Examining his perspective as to how scientific theories emerge, develop and demise over time, the student will want to discuss two critical points to Kuhn's philosophy: 1) different ...

This 5 page paper looks at Rousseau's Social Contract and his suggestion that while man is born free, he is really in chains. A contemporary example is discussed in light of his thinking. The issue where a woman was forced to drink breast milk due to heightened airline security is explored. Bibliography lists 2 ...

The 14 page paper considers the philosophy of Rene Descartes. Firstly the paper briefly considers his background and how this is reflected in his ideas, the writer then concentrate on different ideas of reality and perception of reality, including dualism, the existence of God and arguments such as the discourse on wax and the perception ...

A 10 page paper which examines whether or not Socrates was right to obey his Athenian conviction of death by poison or if he should have acted to preserve his own life by escaping and going into exile, within the context of considering how Chuang-Tzu would have condemned the philosopher’s choice to abide by the ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses Weber's assertion that Calvinism is inextricably intertwined with capitalism, as well as the notion of Weber's social order theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 24 page paper delves into the 1960s and examines the activities of Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who engaged in civil disobedience. It also looks at Malcolm X and the Black Panther movement that utilized violence instead. The two types of political activity are compared and contrasted and the paper takes the philosophical ...

A 5 page paper which examines Descartes’ Meditations as they involve the famous statement “I Think Therefore I Am” and the concept of voluntarism. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

7 pages in length. Plato's vast conjecture spanned myriad concepts and contested just as many standard theories; indeed, one might readily argue that Plato's suppositions were oftentimes subject to scrutiny and skepticism by his philosophical counterparts. Examining his perspective on body/soul distinction is a prime example of how Plato's thoughts on this particular ...

6 pages in length. Life's many experiences reflect the collective glue that molds one's personality; from these vast and varied influences come the ability to cultivate and define one's humor, which cannot exist until one goes through the sensations and experiences that constitute for a lifetime. When the student examines this profound assertion, ...

6 pages in length. Nietzsche labored in his literary world of "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" to portray the purpose of humanity, which he maintained was for no other reason than as a bridge between beasts and the overman. According to his oft-debated theory, mankind is so full of his own self that he cannot ...

This 7 page paper discusses whether or not the rich have a responsibility for the poor. The essay first presents a hypothetical situation regarding rich and poor people, specifically, a person has just won a huge lottery and has been overwhelmed by requests for help. The writer offers three arguments: 1.) the rich have no ...

This 5 page paper discusses the idea of semiotics and meaning inherent in particular and personal signs, either culturally or internally perceived. Example scenes are given from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to support the thesis as well as modern day applications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page review of Rawls’ concept of justice and its integral relationship with fairness. Reiterates Rawls’ two principles of justice and explains how they relate to concepts such as equality and common good. The author contrasts Rawls’ views with those of philosophers like Immanuel Kant and John Stewart Mill. Bibliography lists ...

A 12 page paper which examines and analyzes the life and works of Machiavelli. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. When one examines the nature and objective of Thomas Hobbes' political, social and economic stance, it is clear to those wholly unfamiliar with his more explicit assertions that he is, most assuredly, a liberal. The most obvious example of this resides within the literary confines of his "Leviathan," a ...

7 pages. The philosophy of time has been under debate since the day of Aristotle. Two articles in The Scientific American that deal with time are discussed in this paper and try to explain time in terms of both physics and philosophy. This is an intriguing paper that will pose many questions. ...

This essay examines the relevance of Jean Rousseau's "Social Contract" today. Topics covered include the right to vote in a democracy, the admonision against force, and the will of the majority. Topics from current events are used to compare the importance of Rousseau's words, close to four centuries after they were written.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Sidgwick’s “The Methods of Ethics” as he examines the morality behind the arguments of the Utilitarianism and the Egoist philosophies. In Henry Sidgwick’s “The Methods of Ethics”, he examines the morality behind the arguments of the Utilitarianism and the Egoist philosophies. In doing so, Sidgwick finds that the ...