Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

This 5 page paper examines three questions presented by a student. All questions go to ethical issues. Subjects addressed are consequentialism, non-consequentialism, utilitarianism and more. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. Hedonism, while inherent to the fundamental nature of human beings, leaves out the concept of goodwill and, therefore, cannot be considered the basis for the best life. The wholly myopic approach to life through the hedonistic lens illustrates man's constant preoccupation with his own desires, often to the great ...

This 3 page paper discusses the concept of non-action as described in the "Daodejing" by LaoTze. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Ralph Waldo Emerson’s justification of contradiction and inconsistency. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Emerson’s call for new poets while stating all people are poets and mystics as seen in his essay The Poet. No additional sources cited.

7 pages in length. As long as man has been putting forth contemplative concepts about his place in the scheme of reality, ultimately trying to figure out how and why he exists, the concepts of free will and determinism have long been at the forefront of debate. While some like Ayer believe man ...

This 3 page paper examines theories from both of these philosophers and finds common ground. Mill and Kant's positions are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the doctrine of Utilitarianism as posed by John Stuart Mill, and argues that it is possible, though difficult, to resolve the inherent contradictions in Utilitarianism such that one can describe it as an ethically coherent position. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the idea of progressive taxation. The Utilitarian point of view is presented to support this type of tax strategy. Morality is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the concepts of function and beauty, and argues that it's more important to have something functional rather than something beautiful, though the ideal would be to have something that is both. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the philosophical positions of Marx and Weber with regard to capitalism, and argues that Marx's position is stronger. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Ralph Waldo Emerson perceived time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. The debate over empiricism and what value it may hold in relation to man's knowledge and understanding of the world around him evolved to quite a level of dispute among some of history's most outspoken theorists. During this period of enlightenment Locke, Hume, Berkeley and Descartes held the most ...

3 pages in length. Man's timeline of existence has created a number of philosophical debates that - despite repeated attempts to reach a single answer - have served to perpetuate debate throughout the centuries. One of the most hotly challenged concepts that continues even today is that of substance dualism, the notion of ...

A 3 page essay in two parts. The first part addresses William James’ critique of determinism and the second compares the thoughts of Descartes and Nietzsche on the self. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses what John Locke’s reaction might be to today’s society; would he support capital punishment or not? The paper argues that he might at first, but further study of today’s society could lead him to reverse his support. Bibliography lists 1 source

This 3 page paper examines Hume's concept of utility. A quote is included from Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals, the only source used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper explores Nozick's theory of rights to see if it's adequate to explain animal rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses the concept of virtues, emphasizing justice, according to Plato through Meno and Socrates and St. Thomas Aquinas' Four Cardinal Virtues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the philosophies of these two philosophers regarding politics. There is attention to how each view the state. Modern examples are used to explore these two models. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Descartes' take on doubt. Three meditations are discussed. The idea of universal doubt, and its relevance, is examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper/essay that argues that Martin Heidegger, a twentieth century German philosopher, was not a nihilist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the positions of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) in his Nicomachean Ethics and David Hume (1711-1776) in his Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals. The writer argues that each of these philosopher present two very different and contrasting views of the foundations for ethical reasoning. No additional sources ...

4 pages in length. It is virtually impossible to have critical thinking present without the benefit of logic or to experience the logical thought without the inclusion of critical thinking. Indeed, the two seemingly separate entities work synergistically when utilized together, producing a level of exemplary understanding worthy of calling human beings the ...

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the philosophies of Confucius and Mo Tzu. Bibliography lists 5 sources.