Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Kant and Sartre with regard to a priori, human classifications and freedom. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines a prevalent myth, a contemporary and long lived myth, that good will prevail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Kant's essay Jealousy-and Its Offspring -Envy and Grudge. Several quotes are included. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In five pages that are subdivided into Parts A and B this paper examines how Kierkegaard examines the concept of Christian love in his philosophical text with answers to specific questions provided and marked by asterisks and with an emphasis upon the term agape. One source is cited in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses Harry Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit," explaining how Frankfurt defines it and giving two examples of BS, one from the media and one from politics. Bibliography lists

This 5 page paper examines human nature. In respect to human nature, what did Confucius say? That is the focus of this thoughtful paper that relays quotes from Confucius. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how and why America’s foundations are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. Challenging universal truth of any given entity that can be construed as knowledge formulates the basis upon which Hobbes' argument for falsifiability exists. Clearly, unfalsifiability stands as strong a conviction for the validity of a proclaimed piece of knowledge as lack of scientific proof stands against it. Should ...

This 5 page paper examines Ruse's positions for the most part but goes into a general discussion. Both sides of the issue are noted. This paper takes a middle of the road approach. Darwinism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines both of these individual's ideas. Some quotes are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Kant and Nietzsche's philosophies. Various aspects of their writings are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper comprises two short essays: one on Karl Marx and his ideas about class antagonism; the second about John Stuart Mill's ideas about individuality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper uses a hypothetical situation presented by a student as a springboard for discussion. Hume's ideas about utility and Kant's categorical imperative are considered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Workplace dating is as common an occurrence as taking a daily lunch break, inasmuch as it has existed within this particular environment since men and women have been thrust into spending at least forty hours a week of their lives within close proximity. The extent to which the workplace ...

6 pages in length. The sociopolitical battle that revolves around the aspect of private property has been an ongoing one throughout the centuries as theorists and laypeople alike have argued the benefits and drawbacks to permitting the common people to possess property apart from governmental influence. Two of the most outspoken opinions come ...

12 pages in length. Berkeley's Dialogues have served to tackle some of mankind's more intricate and esoteric topics of debate and bring them into better focus. The extent to which The First Dialogue of Berkeley's Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous provides a fundamental basis upon which readers gain a significantly better understanding ...

This 5 page paper presents arguments for each of the positions but supports utilitarianism. A contemporary example (Miami International Airport shooting) is provided to examine the theories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Stoic philosophy incorporated a number of beliefs pertaining to logic, physics and ethics that comprised their very existence, a reality that varied considerably from that of the Epicureans. Determinism was the mantra for Stoicism, however it was a guided path provided by intelligence instead of mechanics. Because Stoicism ...

The cogito is discussed as well as an objection to it in this 3 page paper. Did Descartes question the thought process used to come up with his solution? Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper compares the thinking of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Rawls with regard to the "social contract." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper uses Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience” and King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” to compare the two men’s positions on issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the philosophical investigation, and gives examples of philosophical arguments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of Carl Becker's (2003) argument pertaining to eighteenth-century philosophers and their misguided understanding of their role in perpetuating medieval philosophies rather than those that reflected modern thought. Main points include examining how philosophes supported the very same beliefs as the Christians they toiled ...

This 3 page paper is a response to Philippa Foot’s critique of Immanuel Kant’s categorical imperative.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the existential perspective of each story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.