Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 4 page paper provides a mock discussion between three philosophers--Socrates, Russell and Krishnamurti--and how they might respond to a question regarding course choices. A bit about each philosopher is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Homer's Iliad and The Analects of Confucius. Ideas regarding war, evil and how to live are some concepts discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the ideas of these two theorists and a comparison is made. The ideas of Socrates come from Plato's Republic and Machiavelli's thoughts of course come from his infamous work The Prince. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a piece by Immanuel Kant that explores vices and virtues in everyday life. A thesis statement is included and morality is discussed in general. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that reports Aquinas' argument for the existence of God, which is called the Five Ways. Each Way is briefly described. The writer then comments on objections to Aquinas' conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the idea that there are universal maxims to live by. Kant's categorical imperative is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the idea of knowledge or the branch of philosophy called epistemology. Locke and Hume are the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Three basic questions debated: (1) Michael Smith on moral realism, nihilism, expressivism and moral truth; (2) Thomas Hill on moral agency presupposing autonomy of will; and (3) Friedman's argument on corporate managers contributions to corporate profits, plus a utilitarian position. 3 sources. jvSmHiFr.rtf

This 5 page paper examines the author's position on the state of nature. The sate of nature of man is discussed along with the social contract. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses the issues of morality and ethics as offered by Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 28 page paper discusses the philosphies of Nietzsche, Dostoyevsky, Zola and Junger as they apply to the areas of self, war, feminism, culture, truth, and technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper addresses the problem of world hunger. Much of the paper examines and explains Kant's theories such as good will and the categorical imperative. The latter is used as a mandate to end world hunger. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines ideas to emanate from some of these theorists' most important works. Various issues posed by a student are addressed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper discusses, through the works of Needleman, Hill and Simmel, an individual's healthy relationship with money. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Hobbes' use of the fool in his work Leviathan. This paper defines some of Hobbes' central beliefs as they are refuted by the fool and suggests that the fool gives Hobbes the basis for his argument that wise men would support his views while the ignorant ...

This 4 page paper describes his work sometimes referred to as The Manual. The ideas are critiqued and other philosophy is discussed. Virtue and compassion are two things explored. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper examines the theories and philosophies of Hanna Arendt regarding thinking and politics. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the ideas of Aristotle and Epicurus. Is the involvement in politics a quixotic exercise? This is the question that is examined. Ideas regarding hedonism are considered as well. This paper uses a situation submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. No bibliography.

A 14 page research paper that examines the points made by Francis Bacon concerning the obtainment of accurate knowledge. This examination of Bacon's epistemology focuses principally on what Bacon describes as the "first step" in his The New Organon, which is to rid the mind of perceptual illusions or "Idols." The writer also discusses how ...

Dennett identified three prediction stances; the design stance, the physical stance and the intentional stance. This 7 page paper starts by examines these stances what they are and how they can be applied and also considers the aspect of beliefs, desires and rationality in the context of optimum choices within these 3 stances. The bibliography ...

A 6 page essay that discusses the philosophical debate of what constitutes "personal identity." The writer lays out the parameters of this debate, which includes the Reductionist position, represented by Parfit, and the Non-Reductionist argument, which is the stance of Swinburne. Then, the writer argues that Swinburne ahs the stronger argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

A 4 page ethical analysis of the so-called "noble lie", the question of whether violence can ever be justified, and the ethical retributions of confidentiality as promoted by certain professionals. No sources are listed.

This 3 page paper examines the concept of knowledge as discussed by three different philosophers: Descartes, Plato and Hume. Descartes' cogito and Plato's cave allegory are each discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which summarizes and analyzes Jean Jacques Rousseau’s “Emile.” No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper examines Satre's notion of the free and authentic individual in light of Baudrillard's criticism. Therefore, this paper serves to compare and contrast the viewpoints of Baudrillard and Sartre in regards to their understanding of what the individual is and what is meant by authentic. Bibliography lists 1 source.