Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

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.

This 5 page paper examines The Prince and how the author sees human nature. Political leaders and their behavior are examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how the three main tenets of Classical Liberalism (natural rights, democracy, and capitalism) were incorporated into the United States’ Constitution. Sources used were faxed by student and have no bibliographic information.

This 5 page paper provides a detailed analysis for Plato's, "The Allegory of the Cave". Furthermore, this paper examines this aspect of Plato's philosophy from the empiricist perspective, employing the views of empiricists such as Hume and Locke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the views of each philosopher but supports the view of Aristotle. Whether or not dual realms exist is at the crux of the argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores themes related to good and evil and the nature of man. The nature of morality is at the center of this discussion that defines both moral relativism and cultural relativism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page overview of the manner in which these nineteenth century philosophers explained matter. By kicking a stone Johnson refutes Berkeley’s contention that matter does not exist and that the world is composed solely of mental substances (mind and ideas). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Kant's premises with the use of his Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics. A priori knowledge is discussed along with other concepts. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper addresses the ideas of being and becoming as well as the concept of unity. Several philosophers are discussed in respect to the concepts, but Aristotle is highlighted. Mentioned are Plato, Nietzsche, Descartes, and Mill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper is in question and answer format. Three questions are answered related to modern and medieval philosophy, British empiricism, continental rationalism and Kantianism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines political theory with particular attention to Spinoza, Hobbes and Montesquieu. Quotes are provided from original works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates Machiavelli's well known line regarding love and fear from The Prince. The concept is discussed in depth. What did this theorist mean when he said it is better to be feared than loved? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page report discusses John Dewey's view of inquiry and the role played by experience. This is then compared with the ideas of William James regarding verification and the role of experience in it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper on education takes the position that intelligence cannot be taught. Rousseau and Locke's ideas about intelligence are considered. Other theories are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines various theories and then applies them to Disney’s “Cinderella.” The paper examines if the cartoon film is art or a reflection of industrialized culture, or both. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the philosophy of Montaigne and Descartes. Specific examples given as well as quotes. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the concept of freedom as exmplified by Gide, Camus and Sartre, using the works, Les Caves du Vatican, The Stranger, and Nausea. Quotes, examples, philosophy offered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper is discussed in the context of philosophy. John Locke's view is the focus of the discussion that also talks about Descartes' view. The problem with Locke's approach is identified and to some extent resolved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. According to Weeks, "Hegel created a profound analysis of human evolution and development, which encompassed all aspects of human knowledge and achievement." Indeed, the approach Hegel took toward understanding his own species was a holistic endeavor, one that encompassed the very essence of man's existence to include the spirit, ...

This 4 page report discusses the Enlightenment and Romanticism in terms of nature and philosophy as expressed in Voltaire's "Candide" and two of John Keats' poems -- "On First Looking into Chapman's Homer" and "Ode to a Nightingale." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on Mill's philosophy of utilitarianism by analyzing his statement that he'd rather be a dissatisfied Socrates than a satisfied pig. The paper discusses both the philosophy as well as the concept of happiness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Numerous philosophers have attempted to answer the question of what constitutes moral conduct. One of the most famous philosophers to do so was Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). In his text Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant outlined a complete moral philosophy that ...