Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This is a 5 page report analyzing John Hospers’ “Argument Against Skepticism”. John Hospers’ “Argument Against Skepticism” provides several requirements and conditions for “knowing”: propositions must be true, must be believed to be true and evidence must be available in support of the propositions. The question of evidence remains controversial for the most part as ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the theory as well as objections to it. The theory is thoughtfully evaluated and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper delves into a variety of ideas inclusive of Heidegger and Plato's concepts. Man's highest good is discussed and Plato's ideas are criticized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of these two theorists. Different notions of freedoms are highlighted. The paper argues that their notions of freedom are incompatible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Moses as fitting into Campbell’s characterization of hero in “The Hero with a Thousand Faces.” Joseph Campbell holds that fact and fiction are two tools to use in furthering the same truth. Myth is not the product of idleness combined with a vivid imagination, but rather provides a ...

A 5 page examination of Descartes’ argument that the body and the mind are interrelated yet independent units. The author reviews the six Steps utilized by Descartes to make this demonstration. The contention is presented that these Steps are not only interrelated among themselves but interrelated to Descartes’ Meditations as a whole. ...

This 4 page paper contemplates issues prompted by Descartes's first mediation. For example, it is argued that while nothing can be known for sure , that does not mean that knowledge does not exist at all. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper incorporates biographical information to explore the contribution that Kant made to ethics and philosophy. Ideas from Metaphysics of Morals are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how racial and ethnic relations are likely consistent with order and conflict theories. No sources cited.

This 3 page paper provides a philosophical look at goodness. The concept of good, man's highest good and good will are also touched on. Ideas from philosophers such as Kant and Plato are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of Kant's categorical imperative. Three versions of the imperative are discerned and the difference between the hypothetical imperative and the categorical imperative is noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper addresses the very complex question of: Can free will and moral responsibility coexist? Calling on such historical figures as Kant, Hobbes, Tolstoy, Spinoza, Hume and Locke, the writer define freedom of action and describes and defines the different models of determinism. The essay suggests that free will and moral responsibility can ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the philosopher's take on what it is to be human as well as what lurks within philosophers' statements. The book Beyond Good and Evil is used to answer some questions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page essay argues that the Enlightenment in America still exists. The Enlightenment as it emanated from Europe is explored but its influence in the United States is the focus of the paper. No bibliography.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the philosophical arguments presented in regards to cloning. Philosophical arguments against the process of cloning, a medical procedure of duplicating genetic code (DNA) of individuals in order to produce a new generation of “duplicates”, is not only based on the moral considerations raised by those in society in ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the different types of theories on the umbrella of utilitarianism. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the perspectives of utilitarianism, the thinking of the ancient philosopher Aristotle, and that of the 18th century German philosopher, Immanuel Kant are considered and applied to some of the many issues associated with attitudes about the “rights” of animals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks in detail at Kant's formula of humanity, and the different ways in which ends and means should be interpreted in assessing how one should treat human beings. Bibliography lists one source

This 11 page report discusses the ways in which the writings and philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) have proven themselves to be remarkably applicable for the 19th, 20th, and now 21st century businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and politicians. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper takes a look at Descartes' Meditations and discusses how they relate to science. Also discussed is the role of doubt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper on metaphysics involves Descartes' meditations as well as Armstrong's theories. The views of these authors are compared and contrasted. The paper takes the position that Descartes perspective on the mind-body problem is more reasonable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the criticisms of Cartesian dualism in the 20th century. Sources used and cited were provided by the student in fax form. As such there is no bibliography included.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Descartes' views with Armstrong's theories. The paper concludes that Descartes' perspective on the mind-body problem is more reasonable. The mind-body problem is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Jacob Burckhardt’s “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”. Jacob Burckhardt’s writings on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century” in part III of his work “The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy” discusses how the humanist movement away from the affiliation between the ...

This 5 page paper looks at Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Hampshire's criticism of it, and Kant's Deontological ethics to determine what is the right thing to do in various circumstances. An example is used to illustrate the concepts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.