Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 15 page paper examines expressivism according to Simon Blackburn. More specifically, this paper compares and contrasts Blackburn's expressivism with cognitive philosophies such as that of Aristotle. This paper highlights the flaws in Blackburns philosophical arguments regardins expressivism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper describes this concept in philosophy. It then goes on to explore the ideas of Pascal, Descartes and Spinoza and how their concepts apply. Proofs of God's existence are explored. Chaos theory is also defined and included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts both volumes of Alex de Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper outlines the application of Rachels and Williams' views on cultural relativism to Bill Joy's "Why the Future Doesn't Need Us." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines and analyzes various aspects or elements within Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden.” No additional sources cited.

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts Plato and Descartes and their views on use of the senses as they pertain to knowledge acquisition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the significance and relevance of the ideas of Antonio Gramsci. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 3 page paper discusses the development of ethical behavior. Examples given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which assesses this position, along with its utilitarian and deontological implications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines this classic work, answering in essay format questions posed by a student. Concepts such as good and evil versus good and bad are examined and the way in which Nietzsche viewed the world is discussed. Morality and how the author looked at other philosophers are two other issues ...

An 8 page paper which examines the traditional account of knowledge, considers Edmund Gettier’s counter example and responses to Gettier’s argument. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and his greatest work Leviathan. In Leviathan, Hobbes presents the concept that Hobbes was convinced that the "state" existed as an artificial creation of man to protect and preserve the interests of the individual. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page report discusses French social theorist Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) and his ideas regarding human society. The differences between "traditional" and "modern" societies are briefly considered, along with how such theories relate to the contemporary world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page report discusses positivism philosophy of Auguste Comte and focuses on the role of women in society and how they affect society and what their role is in terms of the family. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the subject of epistemology. The ideas of Hume and Descartes are each explored and compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Golding's Lord of the Flies and an excerpt from one of Hobbes' well known works to discuss issues pertinent to morality. Quotes are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that outlines and discusses the philosophical outlook of pragmatist William James. The writer relates James' ideas to empiricism and explains what James meant by the "cash-value" of truth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates Niccolo Machiavelli and his infamous work The Prince. His life is evaluated and analyzed in respect to what he had written. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the views of Hobbes, Locke and Marx regarding human nature, human rights, and the structure of government. Bibliography lists 8 sources

This 7 page paper considers how truth may be proven, and how, without the ability to gain an ultimate truth we can determine what is and is not true without proof. The paper includes consideration of Popper, Kant and Hume as well as apriori truths and posteriori truths. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page exploration of the relationship which exist between work and growth of self. Based on the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson in the essay “Self Reliance”. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper explores Kant's work entitled "On the Place of Sex in Human Existence." In the piece, Kant lays out his philosophy about sex. His unusual ideas are examined in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the teachings of Confucius to Chuang Tzu. Quotes offered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An overview of various branches of philosophy, including analytic and process philosophy, and the way that these relate to earlier forms.

A 4 page paper which examines the work, primarily “The Prince,” of Machiavelli, discussing how his perspectives of human nature led to his political stance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.