Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 5 page report discusses the identification, definition, and measurement of social inequality in terms of differing philosophical constructs. Four theoretical perspectives are considered in the discussion -- Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim, as individual writer/philosopher/sociologists and then the larger perspective of feminism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper suggests that ideas have not changed much over time. The works or ideas of Plato, Socrates, Kant, Hume and others are discussed in respect to common philosophical themes such as the existence of God and morality.Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the role of doubt by considering sense doubt, dream doubt and demon doubt to determine their differences and what each leaves untouched. Also considered is how Descartes can be certain he exists and is thinking and not that he is being deceived by an evil demon. No ...

This 5 page paper defines human rights and looks at the concept historically. Human rights abuse in China is provided as one example. The Constitution of the United States is discussed in how it protects human rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the concepts of existence, determinism and free-will in Sartre's Existentialism is a Humanism, Descartes' Meditations and the film The Matrix. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing specific aspects of Plato’s The Republic as translated by A. Bloom. Aspects discussed are the Allegory of the Cave, The Soul and ethical and religious views in respect to arguments by Socrates and presented by A.J. Ayer. Direct references are made to Bloom’s 1968 translation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Machiavelli’s Princely and civic “virtu”. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian politician and philosopher during the Italian Renaissance but was also tortured by the Medici and understood the various levels of politics within the society of the day. Despite his hardships within the political system, Machiavelli’s writings were ...

This 5 page report briefly discusses the ideas of Raymond Gaita, professor of moral philosophy and author, regarding the most fundamental issues associated with love, truth, and justice. However, the fact that he addresses the most fundamental questions of morality and what the collectively agreed-upon frameworks are for such questions demonstrates that he is unwilling ...

This 7 page report discusses a scenario in which a marketing campaign is being planned for the newest and best of all landmines. Normative theories of utilitarianism and nonconsequentialism as presented by the thinking of Immanuel Kant are considered in the scenario. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of John Locke and John Rawls as they relate to liberalism requires one to delve into the sometimes-murky yet often controversial world of social and political perspective. Indeed, both Locke and Rawls put forth their vision of how society – government and citizens combined – ...

This 9 page paper examines literature and film to demonstrate that lying to cover up infidelity of wrong. Kantian ethics are used as a springboard for discussion. The film Random Hearts is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. In expanding on the statement that the Lockean tradition is the basis for the development of the dual tradition in American life, there is no question that the United States of America was built on a foundation of democracy and liberty for each and every citizen. It is by way of ...

7 pages in length. To delve into the concepts of morality and knowledge in relation to drug companies supplying physicians with incentives to persuade them to prescribe high-cost drugs to their patients is to re-examine the wide and varying societal rules that bind one to one's cultural existence. Due in large part to ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the theories of these two philosophers. Their ideas are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Mediations. The purpose of the mediations is also explained. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages. Both Piaget and Kohlberg have written about the importance of the development of self-esteem and peer groups in children. Adolescent sexuality also adds to identity formation. This paper explains theories by both Piaget and Kohlberg and how their theories fit into the concept of social development of the child. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the ideas of Ben Franklin and other Enlightenment thinkers as well as ideas from extreme religious factions. Jonathan Edwards's fiery speech is examined Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the justification of the use of “evil” in Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 10 page paper which is divided into two sections on the subject of work. The first part of the paper analyzes the working condition of Ned Williams in “Working” by Studs Terkel. The second, and larger, part of the paper discusses Locke’s perspectives on working as seen in “Working In America A Humanities Reader,” edited by Robert Sessions ...

A 5 page overview of Locke’s philosophies in regard to freedom and equality. This paper explores Locke’s contention in the Second Treatise Locke presented his belief that while the state of nature was a state of free and equal individuals, membership in civil society was based upon the premise of active consent. Bibliography ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the different views of Utopia which were proposed by various thinkers of the French Enlightenment, including Rousseau, Voltaire and de Graffigny.

A paper which considers some of the similarities and differences between the philosophies of Emerson and Thoreau, with particular reference to the former's transcendentalism and the latter's perspective on the natural world in Walden.

6 pages in length. Theorists have long philosophized about the tenets of liberty, justice and freedom, with many espousing their application to every class, race and gender. That society continues to struggle with providing liberty, justice and freedom across the board, as opposed to segregating it between rich/poor, higher class/lower class, black/white, speaks ...

A 5 page investigation of the social causes of terrorism. This paper investigates terrorism from a group fractionation standpoint. The author outlines Marx’s theory of conflict in comparison with the structural functionalist approach first founded by Radcliff-Brown and Evans-Pritchard and Max Weber’s multidimensional model of societal stratification. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper on Dante’s search for truth in “The Divine Comedy”. Dante’s “The Divine Comedy” tells of the central character’s journey through hell, purgatory and heaven. In hell, The Inferno, Dante is guided by Virgil whom shows him the sinners from earth and tells him of how they differentiate from those ...