Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 4 page paper contemplates a book that contains three of Mill's famous essays which are On Liberty, The Subjection of Woman and The Spirit of the Age. His ideas are applied to reality and he is viewed as an optimistic philosopher of his day. The historical context of his works are duly ...

This 3 page paper looks at Aristotle's concept of virtue. Quotes from Nicomachean Ethics are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page comparison of these two works and men. The author of this paper contends that there are many similarities between Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” and Socrates’ “Apology”, not the least of which is the fact that Ovid could be said to be a recreation of Socrates, a manifestation of that “gadfly” Socrates warns of ...

This 3 page paper looks at some of Leibniz's theories in terms of divisibility and relationship between substances. A quote from Leibniz's original work is provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper presents the "characters" of deep ecologist Sessions with social ecologist Guha, and is set-up as a dialogue between the two men. The purpose of the dialogue is to reveal through a series of questions and answers the basic ideologies of deep ecology and social ecology. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

This 4 page paper refers to the work of Frank Norris, called "McTeague", which asserts that environment determines choices, and appetite controls choices. This paper compares and contrasts the two main philosophies by which we all make choices: that of individual choices being more important than group choices, and survival of the fetus. ...

This 8 page paper discusses Hume's belief that ideas are complex ideas, meaning they can be broken down into simple empirical ideas. This paper goes on to discuss this theory and how it relates to the work of other philosophers. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at Hume's ideas on knowledge and belief. The concept of causation is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page paper which examines how various individuals feel, or felt, about human nature. The individuals and works discussed are as follows: Albert Camus’ “The Plague,” Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” and Eli Wiesel’s “Night.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the issue from the liberal perspective of Mary Anne Warren and the conservative view of Professor Don Marquis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper defines both act and rule utilitarianism. It concludes that employing this method will not result in proper moral decisions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the ethical positions of Aristotle, Kant, and Mills (utilitarianism). In regard to the concepts of responsibility and punishment, the writer discusses what each of these philosophers considered to be the basis on which actions should be judged as ethical. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper analyzes this famous work and uses the current drug war as an example of the reduction of freedom in society. Some quotes from the original work are included. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines the views of human nature, being good or bad, in “Night” by Elie Wiesel, “The Plague” by Albert Camus, and “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr.. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing the issue of civil disobedience from a philosophical perspective, particularly within the philosophies of John Rawls and Ronald Dworkin. Rawls’ approach endorses finger-pointing and loud complaining without effecting any real change. Because effecting change generally is the ultimate goal of civil disobedience, Rawls’ approach carries little if any ...

This 6 page paper looks a Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature and talks about where morality comes from. The idea that morality can come from reason is disputed. No additional sources cited.

This 2 page paper provides an overview of this famous piece and evaluates it. The theme of the work is the focus of discussion. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page paper that considers the question of the meaning of life. This is a question that has been perplexing man probably since shortly after man appeared on earth. It is a question that has been addressed by physicists, philosophers, theologians, Biblical scholars, psychologists and just about everyone else. It is a question with ...

A 4 page paper which examines Kierkegaard’s notions of doing good as it relates to Socrates’ lack of knowledge about sin and Christianity as is presented in “Sickness Unto Death.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

3 pages in length. Mill fit into the general history of political, economic and social thought by applying his interpretation of society and the utilitarian philosophies by which it should abide. The concept of utilitarianism speaks well to the stance of political society Mill supported. When assessing this concept, it is important ...

3 pages in length. To understand toleration as Locke intended is to realize its inherent relation to possessing conscience. His 1689 paper entitled "A Letter Concerning Toleration" set a significant precedent with regard to how toleration, in and of itself, is not solely connected with propriety, but rather holds more of an impact upon ...

This 5 page paper consider the different ways in which truth is defined and understood by these two diverse philosophers. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

Traditionally the activities an employee undertakes out of work have not been the domain of employer control. This 3 page paper considers how this is changing, with employers seeking to control more behaviour. This is then considered from the perspective of Rawls First Principle of Justice and Kants ideas on autonomy. The bibliography cites 3 ...

A 4 page paper discussing these philosophers’ views on the origin of knowledge and the methods by which it is acquired. Aristotle and Descartes both provide arguments supporting their positions. Descartes sought to be sensational in his examples, likely more for gaining attention for them than from actual support for them. On ...

A 5 page paper which examines the theories of Aquinas and Descartes in regards to knowledge, or knowing things. Bibliography lists 4 sources.