Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 16 page paper considers the current and future position of the unions in the United Kingdom. To clarify the current position a brief history is considered in the context of the historical influence and existing perception of the role and stance of the unions. Their changing role is considered and different companies are discussed ...

Life is a matter of interpretation. Reality is a combination of perception and definition. The individual does not have to abide by the shared meaning packages of society in order to know meaning in their lives. This 5 page paper asserts that 'life is what the individual and, by extension, society, makes of it' is the ...

This 5 page report discusses whether or not the relationships between human beings is improving, either on the individual or the cultural level. This report argues that they are not. When one examines the history of humanity and the ways in which various groups have subjugated others, it is logical to assume that the world has become a far ...

A 10 page essay on Sartre's theories concerning the structure of being and the nature of consciousness. The writer analyzes and critiques Sartre's philosophy providing a number of insightful examples in this well-reasoned essay. No Bibliography.

A 5 page discussion of the similarities between John Locke's philosophy of government and that of Immanuel Kant. Notes that each had very definitive ideas of individual rights and the relation of those rights to law and government. Contends that in practically every respect John Locke's idea of government can be demonstrated to ...

This 5 page paper considers the perspectives of philosophers like Kant, Locke and Nietzche regarding the nature of causality in understanding human existence and perspectives on issues like idolatry and religion. This paper relates the perspectives of Kant in works like 'Critique of Pure Reason' to Locke's 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding' and Nietzche's ...

Approximately 9 pages worth of short essays on Hobbes and Sartre including theoretical examples of how they would most likely contradict one another on various issues. No Bibliography.

7 pages worth of essays comparing the philosophies of Sartre with those of Plato and anticipating how one would criticize the other's reasoning. Sartre is regarded as more of a humanist than Plato and another philosopher -- Hobbes is also brought into the discussion as the writer makes relevant comparison between 'The Republic' and 'Leviathan.' ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Sartre's existential beliefs in regards to moral certainty. Sartre attacks moral certainty based on his belief that each man is solely responsible for his own actions, and therefore, any collective determinant of morality would not exist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that describes the basis for Descartes Cartesian Circle, and then presents the perspectives of two recognized theorists, who challenge the applicability of Descartes mathematical processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that describes Descartes basic theory behind the development of intellect and knowledge as they relate to perceptions of experience. Descartes believes that any understanding of intellect or knowledge of the world around must be based in a deductive process of the mind and not in the constantly variable realm of experience. ...

A 6 page essay summarizing the important points of this major work in philosophy. The writer covers each of the meditations plus preface, explaining their relationship to one another and tracing the arguments presented. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page analysis of Descartes' Discourse and Meditations in regards to how they relate to the modern world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page essay explaining Descartes philosophy and why it was so revolutionary.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the premise of dream doubt as presented by Descartes in his 'Meditation I' and suggests why arguments using examples citing perception are not effective retorts to Descartes premise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page analytical discussion of Descartes' first two meditations. No Bibliography.

A 2 page essay on this Meditation, with particular emphasis on Descartes' method of doubt. No Bibliography.

A 6 page analysis paper on how man can know anything in reality and what if life is all a dream. The writer details Descartes' philosophy of knowledge with particular emphasis on principles described in the first three meditations. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page essay discussing Rene Descartes 'Meditations' and his assertion that the mind is more easily known than the body. The 'wax example' is also briefly discussed. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page research paper examines French philosopher Rene Descartes assessment on the reliability of sensory perceptions and whether or not the senses can be trusted. Specifically discussed are Descartes' deductive reasoning as it appears in his Meditations on First Philosophy, and an evaluation of his argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages containing three essays on Descartes (Two are 3 pages in length each and the remaining is 2 1/2 pages). Examined are the nature of the soul, God, consciousness etc; Please write for more information. No Bibliography.

This 7 page paper seeks to prove the hypothesis: In doubting the truth of every intellectual proposition, and conversely by transcending doubt simply through a belief in his own existence, Descartes shows the flaws in his methods. He requires that his methods be based on rationality and fundamental truth, but these are assumed ...

A 9 page paper postulating that : In doubting the truth of every intellectual proposition, and conversely by transcending doubt simply through a belief in his own existence, Descartes shows the flaws in his methods of deductive reasoning through the processes of skepticism. He requires that his methods be based on rationality ...

What, exactly, are the body, mind and spirit? Are they distinct? Is the mind relegated to the physical manifestation of gray matter and where is the spirit located? Four hundred years ago Descartes was pondering the mind. The question of where the mind was located led him to what has become ...

A 2 page research paper that compares and contrasts the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre with that of Rene Descartes. In so doing, the writer basically looks at the differences between the Enlightenment and the postmodern era. Bibliography lists 2 sources. 90sar&des.wps