Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 5 page paper looks at the debate and argues that in light of consequentialism and non-consequentialist thought that the death penalty cannot be justified. Concepts are defined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the basic components of Thales' philosophy. For instance, this paper addresses the reasons why Thales is conisdered the first Western philosopher and how his theories helped contribute to modern science. Furthermore, this paper explores the concept of string theory and anthropic cosmology in addition to other ...

This 15 page paper thoroughly analyzes the ideas and theories of Paul Ricoeur on his idea of the Narrative Self, the influence of Artistotle on the development of his own philosophy of self identity, Mimesis stages, and counter arguments to his conclusions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the philosophical camps which are transcendentalism and pragmatism which are associated with Emerson and James respectively. The ideas to come from each are examined for similarities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of Hobbes and Plato in regards to justice. These two philosophers had extremely different views on this matter as evidenced in the "Leviathan" and "The Republic". Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the concept of utilitarianism, defines it and goes on to explore positive and negative aspects of the theory. The concept is briefly compared to Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper refers to The Science of Culture by Sir Edward Burnett Tylor and Lewis Henry Morgan's Ethnical Periods. Ideas about humanism and religion are discussed as well as each writer's style. The writings are compared and contrasted for organization, quality and content. No bibliography.

This 8 page paper examines St. Anselm's ontological argument and discusses the points of view of Hume, Kant and others. The paper supports Anselm's position and provides literature to prove it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Kant's criteria as applied to the concept of pleasure. The concepts are defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page essay that draws on the philosophical perspective of Singer's Practical Ethics. The writer considers the question: if it is morally permissible to experiment on non-human animals, must it also be morally permissible to experiment on seriously defective human beings? Looking at philosopher Peter Singer's text Practical Ethics (1993), one would have to ...

This 8 page paper examines the idea of Robert Bellah that enlightenment has served to merely assist in our own destruction. This argument is analyzed from the perspectives of Kant, Al-Afghani, and Condorcet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper provides the basic argument of Aquinas for the existence of God, as well as providing the basic argument against this belief of Aquinas'. In providing the argument against Aquinas and a rebuttle, this paper illustrates the means by which a thesis is defended. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper uses a hypothetical case study as a springboard for discussion. Descartes' second meditation is addressed. At issue is whether or not the soul exists and if one can prove that it does. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page assignment focuses on Badwar's article on "The Circumstance of Justice," in the book Philisophical Perspectives on Sex and Love. In this article, Badwar argues against Sandel's theory on Inverse Proportionality.

5 pages in length. What happens when one says "I think"? According to Kant (1999), reason and contemplation take actual experience - the very nature of understanding - as its point of origin. To Descartes (1960), the concept of being in touch with one's intrinsic sense of consciousness equates to the notion ...

This 6 page report discusses the actions taken by the Ford Motor Company regarding the release of its Pinto model in 1971, knowing that the car had a faulty gas-tank design. Immanuel Kant' s "Categorical Imperative" is used as the framework for judging what the company did. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the feminist ideas and philosophy of Beauvoir. Furthermore, these ideas are examined in light of other notable philosophers and their attitudes towards women's issues, such as those of Mill and Aristotle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Emerson's philosphy on Nature and its purpose in mankind's life. Examples, quotes, arguments offered from text of Nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the credibility of scientific knowledge. Some thoughts from Aquinas and Aristotle are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts Roland Barthes’ “The Death of the Author” and Michel Foucault’s “What is an Author?” No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Examining Burton Dreben's article entitled "Wittgenstein and Quine: An Odd Couple," it becomes clear – at least in the figurative sense – how one great philosopher can miss the point of another great philosopher's work; attempting to understand the literal component is a bit more difficult, however. No additional ...

4 pages in length. The age-old debate between conventional philosophy and metaphysics is one that pits the concepts of logic and truth against the more ethereal notions of perception and intuition. Alfred Ayer's attempt to identify the problem with meaning by way of the verification theory brings to light the stark differences between ...

3 pages in length. Analyzing Fergus Kerr's Stanley Cavell and the Truth of Skepticism finds that the very nature of philosophy is grounded within a foundation of postulation and skepticism; without the presence of uncertainty brought about by skepticism, the fundamental tenets of philosophy would have nothing upon which to be challenged. In ...

This 4 page paper discusses the arguments of John Stuart Mill and his essay, On Liberty. A critique of his use of examples, with quotes, included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper explores a great deal of philosophers and their theories regarding identity. Thinkers from Sartre to Descartes to Kant are discussed in terms of how human beings define themselves or how they should be defined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.