Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 7 page paper examines the New Imperialism in terms of its causes, events, and consequences. This paper presents arguments regarding the New Imperialism from Lenin, Hayes, Ferry amd Kipling among others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Kant's ethical system against the Utilitarianism of John Stuart Mill. The writer discusses both system in relation to the morality of lying. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that explores issues of economic distributive justice. Throughout its history, human societies have addressed issues of justice. While it is agreed that societies should be just, precisely what this means has been a matter of much debate. A particularly contentious sub-category of this argument has been in regards as to ...

A 7 page overview of knowledge, its variations and the manner that we acquire it. Reviews the contentions of several major philosophers regarding knowledge and details the differences in the inductive and deductive processes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper argues that Descartes was not a great physicist. Rather, his importance is only in the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the importance of causation to Hume's philosophy. This paper references 'An Enquiry to Human Understanding' in order to draw the necessary parallel's. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines what King meant when claiming that the universe was on the side of justice. Justice is discussed in general as well. No sources cited.

A 7 page paper which answers questions, provided by the student, regarding Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay “Self-Reliance.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper examines Kant's "What is Enlightenment" as well as Voltaire's "Patrie". The two writings are compared and contrasted. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines the idea of freedom with particular attention to freedom of speech. The concept is examined in the context of Kant's What is Enlightenment? Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Hannah Arendt : A 4 page paper which examines and analyzes Hannah Arendt’s observations of Eichmann in her work “Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines the concept of humanness. It explores theories by Descartes and Darwin to come up with a solution as to what humanness really is. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which compares Sartre's play and Mahfouz's novel, with particular reference to the philosophical ideologies presented in the two works. The writer focuses on Sartre's existentialism as embodied in the phrase "hell is other people" and Mahfouz's perspective on the concept of eternal Truth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which considers the possibility of reconciling determinism with free will, with reference to causality and moral responsibility, and looks at the opposing theories of compatibilism and incompatibilism.

A paper which looks at Baudrillard's view of simulation and hyperreality, with specific reference to anime, and Bostrom's work on The Matrix and the philosophical implications of simulations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Locke's claim that revolution is justifiable. His influence on the American and English revolutions are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the poetry of Emily Dickinson for tenets of Transcendentalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Changing the conception of reality (such as with Plato's conjecture) and loosening the connection between reliability and knowledge (in the case of Descartes) are two ways of meeting the challenges of metaphysical and inductive skepticism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page review of Francis A. Schaeffer’s book “How Should We Then Live.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how Heidegger's message of the pursuit for self-awareness and wholeness within the confines of temporality is based upon a foundation of perceptions comprised of the individual's awareness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An analysis of Sartre's Huit Clos (No Exit) with specific reference to existentialism and Sartre's contention that "hell is other people".

This 4 page paper examines Rene Descartes and his views on knowledge. The cogito is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. Now, as in the time of Aristotle, the account of human excellence and human flourishing/happiness is both inextricable from and inherent to human existence; to understand how this relationship has carried forth to the present day is to realize the intensity of man's constant quest for accomplishment and what that ...

A paper which considers Boethius' philosophy of happiness, and the need for the virtuous individual to understand predestination, free will and moral choice in order to achieve true happiness despite the privations of the material world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines this case regarding a woman who lost her memory. A newspaper clipping claims she fell in love with her husband all over again? Did she? The issue of identity is explored. Theorists like Locke are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...