Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 7 page report discusses Bernard Williams' 1972 essay regarding the idea that immortality is not a desired state of being. "The Makropulos Case" is included in Williams' essay title because it is the name of a play about 16th century woman named Elina Makropulos whose father gives her an "elixir of life." She reaches the age ...

This 5 page paper evaluates the argument that Nestle is wrong in marketing its formula because in the end, third world babies will suffer. Some evidence that formula distribution ends in the death of third world infants is presented with reliance on a case submitted by a student. Arguments are made from Kantian, ...

This 4 page paper uses Kantian ethics to argue for specific maxims. A case study submitted by a student is used as a springboard for discussion. The paper supports abortion rights but is against partial birth abortion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the categorical imperative and other ideas from these well known philosophers. Both differences and similarities between the two are highlighted. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the concept of deconstruction as presented in Jacques Derrida's 1966 essay, Structure, Sign and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences and Judith Butler's 1991 essay Imitation and Gender Insubordination. "Deconstruction" is not synonymous with "destruction." Instead, it is an analysis of something based on taking the various components of that "something" apart and ...

A 4 page paper which examines whether the views in Michel de Montaigne’s “Apology for Raymond Sebond” are closer to those in Pope Innocent III’s “On the Misery of Man” or Giannozzo Manetti’s “On the Dignity of Man.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at John Locke's theories related to ideas. Concepts such as substances and experiences are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper contemplates the idea of a just society by looking at Plato's Republic and Marxian theory. The ideas of each author are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which considers the different political leadership methods advocated by these two French Enlightenment philosophers, evaluates their strengths and weaknesses as they related to society, and considers how their methods impacted society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper gives an overview of the various Forms which Plato believes lies at the foundation of all knoweldge. Examples given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing ethical perspectives of why people should not continue with the practice of organ trafficking. The growing need for kidney transplants worldwide has led to an increase in international criminals organizations dealing in organ trafficking. Within the European market, these organizations are “pressuring poor Eastern Europeans into selling their ...

This is a 4 page paper discussing Socrates’ dialogues within Plato’s Gorgias in showing that to live a good life one must have the proper concept of human nature. Throughout the dialogues of Socrates documented by Plato, Socrates argues about the “good” within man. For Socrates, the “good” in man is not necessarily what people ...

This 6 page paper takes a look at John Locke's Second Treatise and how he viewed politics. Ideas about freedom and the social contract are explored in depth. Quotes from the original source are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. Economic philosophies vary as greatly as the individuals who espouse them. When examining the economic theories of John Stuart Mill and Karl Marx, it becomes quite clear how both men harbored entirely opposite viewpoints. Mill's embrace of utilitarianism waged against Marx's disfavor toward capitalism created a wholly divergent ...

A 4 page paper which explains how Kant’s response forces him to distinguish between two different senses of the following terms: I-self, real and appearance. Specifically considered are Kant’s innate ideas and in which sense can we have knowledge of reality and in what sense can we not. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

This 5 page paper compares Plato's Allegory of the Cave to the movie, The Matrix. Emphasis is placed on the question: Do noble likes enchain the soul? Specific examples given from The Matrix and Plato's Cave. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page overview of this complex philosophical arena. Questions regarding the nature of human consciousness and how it relates to cognitive unconsciousness are inextricably tied to questions of consciousness and unconsciousness in animals. So too are questions regarding the nature of human speech tied up in questions of whether animals have the ...

5 pages in length. The writer provides brief descriptions of each theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 9 page paper discussing the cosmological, ontological and teleological arguments and criticisms in regards to the existence of God by Descartes, Kant and Hume. Rene Descartes, Immanuel Kant and David Hume among many others have arguments in regards to the existence of God. Descartes offered cosmological and ontological arguments for the ...

A five page paper which considers Sartre's concept of bad faith, how it relates to human consciousness and autonomy, and the way in which external societal systems encourage self-deception and the rejection of personal responsibility for choice.

This is a 7 page paper discussing the false confidence modern man should have in the proven “realities” of Western science. While modern day scientists seem confident in providing “proven” scientific discoveries and conclusions, historical evidence would seem to provide an alternative scenario which would show that man should have little if any confidence in ...

6 pages in length. Philosophical ideals teach us that people who live a virtuous life are intrinsically predisposed for happiness, inasmuch as doing the right thing brings with it its own reward: being happy. Plato and Aristotle made the relationship between virtue and happiness a significant element of their philosophies, with each man ...

This 3 page paper looks at John Locke's apparently contradictory ideas about equality in society. Locke's political and social views are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the questions related to political philosophy. The concept is defined. Strauss's views are explored. Machiavellian thought is also discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper examines several grand narratives, such as "The Communist Manifesto", and analyzes why they have become obsolete in our modern society. Furthermore, this paper seeks to explore some of the substitute narratives that have filled the void of grand narratives, and explores their success in doing so. Bibliography lists 7 ...