Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 3 page paper discusses the idea of relativism and morality as it applies to culture. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 3 page paper defines egoism and altruism, then argues that egoism is the basis of a moral development. Aristotle exampled. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the arguments of Philippa Foot toward a Kantian view of moral imperatives versus non-hypothetical categories. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on The Social Contract and how Rousseau saw democracy. Representative versus direct democracy models are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines three philosophers and their works (Confucius, Machiavelli and Al-Mawardi). Justice is discussed. Primary sources are used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper examines eight questions in respect to crime and punishment. Various approaches and authors are mentioned. Typical criminology theories are embraced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the issues surrounding animal rights. The author observes that there are no specific guidelines regarding animal rights in the primary philosophy tomes, there are many general guidelines which can be applied to specific situations involving animal rights. The author points out that while philosophers such as Kant and Mill ...

This 8 page paper examines the philosophical similarities and differences between Allan Bloom and Rousseau, focusing upon their, "Closing of the American Mind", and "L'Emile" respectively. This paper furthermore exlores the impact that Rousseau had on Bloom and how Bloom's theories illustrate many similarities to Rousseau's in regards to education. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 5 page paper examines the philosophy of B.C. Johnson and his belief that God could not exist. Johnson bases this belief on a series of explanations that are examined in this paper. Furthermore, this paper also presents the arguments of the theist with claims against the arguments that Johnson presents. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper looks at the concept of virtue and the ideas of several philosophers. The ideas of Aristotle and Confucius are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts Rousseau's ideas with ideas to emanate from The Communist Manifesto. The theorists are discussed in the context of their time period and beyond. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper probes the definition of philosophy and how it should be used in life. Examples from Descartes' philosophy are provided. The concept of philosophy and its usefulness are discussed in the context of society, its norms and religious values.

This 2 page paper examines the problem that comes with drug testing as it respects different types of employees and people in general. How one examines this problem depends upon one's individual philosophy. Kantian ethics and utilitarianism are positions discussed. No bibliography.

This 10 page paper considers how value theory can be used by an individuals working in an institution that helps homeless young people. The ideas of Kant and Mills are used to discuss the concept of goodness and what is morally right. These are then applied to the institution, how policy may be made ...

This 4 page paper defines and explores both topics. The ideas are related in the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what Machiavelli’s “Prince” could offer to the modern day entrepreneurs. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at the text of this early thinker, in light of his pagan roots. The focus of this paper is how Augustine assessed the problem of evil in the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the characteristics of the philosophical traditions of seventeenth century rationalism and eighteenth century empiricism and compares them to Aristotle and Plato's views. Many quotes are included Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the argument of Aristotle regarding self-love and self-sacrifice. Aristotle contended that self-love can in fact be compatible with self-sacrifice, and this paper explores the foundation of that position, as well as raising, and defending, arguments against that position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Machiavelli’s digressions in chapters 1 through 11. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper examines the ideas of these philosophers. The concept of truth is discussed. Differences and similarities are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides Kant's assessment on these principles. An argument is waged against Kant's exact premise and then a counterargument is provided as well. Points are continued to be refuted and supported throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 14 page paper which answers 15 different questions offered by the student in regards to ethics. No sources cited.

A 4 page discussion of C.P. Snow's belief that our society is split into two separate components: an artistic component and a scientific component. Snow believed that the responsibility of healing all of the world's wounds fell to scientists. He believed that technology should be promulgated to all regions of the world ...

This 25-page paper answers questions dealing with philosphy and modern western culture, while examining the philosophies of historic writers including Burke, Rousseau, Bonaparte, Hobbes and Wollstonecraft.