Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This is a 6 page paper discussing the philosophical concept of “idealism”. The concept of “idealism” has changed greatly over the course of the last several centuries but the most basic premises were on those proposed by George Berkeley in the early 18th century. Basically idealism is the theory that physical things are sensations of ...

A 5 page paper defining and discussing the scientific method as defined by the author used as the single source for the paper. The author (Herbert Feigl, 1902-1988) identifies five criteria of the scientific method and examines several misconceptions about its execution. The purpose here is to assess the criteria and respond to ...

This 5 page paper examines Locke's arguments against innate principle. Furthermore, this paper explores what Locke considers to be the source of all ideas. Bibliography lists 1 source..

This 5 page paper discusses Althusser and his ideas about the media, Marxism, class struggle and more. This paper highlights the limitations of his arguments as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the major theories of Kant, Descartes, Hume, Hegel and Hobbes. This paper cites many examples from their works as a basis for comparing these men and their ideas. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing emotions and rational intellect. Traditionally in ancient Greek philosophy as seen in Plato’s Republic, emotions are considered as separate from rational intellect. In Plato, he presents three souls in the human body which consist of rational intellect, emotions and will. For Plato, all three souls must work in ...

A 10 page paper which examines some of the basic theories of Hume, Rousseau, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, and Foucault. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Kant's transcendental deduction. The role of the transcendental unity of apperception is highlighted. All concepts are explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

14 pages. Empiricism, which is defined as understanding through experience and interaction, has been a long-challenged concept when it comes to it being the only truly scientific basis for sociological research. Following upon the assertion that priori knowledge does not exist in relation to human behavior, the fundamental basis for empiricism is that ...

A 10 page paper which examines the various elements and reasoning behind the condition of war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the possible tensions or conflicts that exist between Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and Discourses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. To label Arthur Miller's poignant play Death of a Salesman a tragedy is to acknowledge the human condition and all its inherent shortcomings, where the main character believes he is worth more dead than alive. Considered to be one of the major accomplishments of modern American theater, Death of ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of each of the theorist's ideas, inclusive of their philosophies about God . The ideas are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the relevance of the evolutionary theory to moral philosophy. Since the publication of the evolutionary theory in 1859 by Charles Darwin, it has remained relevant in the arguments in moral philosophy, social theory, and human development as well as making its obvious impact on the scientific community. While ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of René Descartes's Meditations. Several meditations are discussed in depth, including the dreaming argument. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Niccolo Machiavelli’s most famous work, The Prince (1513). Regardless of the fact that even his name has come to be equated with cunning and political manipulation (“Machiavellian”) in modern times. Machiavelli himself was uniquely committed to furthering the agenda of what he thought of as a “true” leader. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

8 pages in length. Understanding Kantian assertion that aesthetic judgments of taste can claim 'synthetic a priori' status requires one to comprehend the fundamental differences between analytic and synthetic judgments. Analytic judgments, which are those "whose predicates are wholly contained in their subjects" (Kemerling, 2001), are such because they do not stimulate or ...

This 5 page report discusses Rene Descartes’ Sixth Meditation, which is titled “Of the Existence of Things Material, and of the Real Distinction Between the Mind and Body of Man,” Descartes addresses the distinctions that exist between the human mind and the human body. “Cartesian dualism” is the title given to the interaction that exists between the “separate” entities ...

A 5 page paper that discusses these two books. The writer provides some background on both Taoism and early Christianity and specifically, the monks/hermits cited in Wisdom in the Desert. The themes found in the books are explained with an emphasis on what each author says about anger and/or conflict. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at definitions of virtue. Definitions of Aristotle and Confucius are examined in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper incorporates a number of readings submitted by a student to address the issue of being human. Several themes are discussed , including consciousness, war and its effects, and how technology affects man's communion with nature. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper discusses the LeBron James controversy in light of ethical moral egoism and psychological egoism. James, a high school senior and star basketball player accepted valuable jerseys from a store as a gift for posing for pictures, a clear violation of rules. This essay discusses the incident. It also explains the ...

19 pages in length. Myriad philosophers, psychologists and sociologists have attempted to explain the inherent relationship that exists among the elements of aesthetic perception, awareness and time. Of those who have succeeded, the primary focus has been upon the sensual realm and the manner by which the passage of time can trigger enhanced ...

This 7 page paper delves into the ideas spouted by these great philosophers. The concept of individuality is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides information on how Aristotle views happiness. The contemplative life is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.