Essays and Research Papers on More Philosophers

In three pages this paper critically examines Ghazali’s contributions to philosophy. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 7 page paper examines different points of view. Parfit and Nagel are the theorists discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page essay that draws on the writing of Thoreau, Josef Pieper and Victor Frankl in presenting a philosophical reflection on the subject of work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of Foucault and Arendt. Similarities in their philosophies are expounded. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which critically examines Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and Confessions by St. Augustine. 2 sources cited.

This 20 page paper examines the concept of the truth as it is applied to research, with specific attention to application in management and organizational research. The paper starts with an examination of what is meant by 'the truth' in research and an assessment of the issue from a philosophical perspective. Consideration of how ...

This 4 page research paper/essay discusses Haidt's book The Happiness Hypothesis and the writer offers a comprehensive overview and critique of the text. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about Rawls' 'A Theory of Justice,' and explores a notable criticism leveled by Amartya Sen. Sen's belief that Rawls' theory lacked applicability in a globalized world is emphasized. There is one source cited in this paper.

This 4 page essay draws on Matsuo Basho's Narrow Road to the Interior and Henry Bugbee's The Inward Morning. The writer quotes these two authors and then discusses the quotations and their meaning . Bibliography lists these 2 primary sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of cultural influence. The issue of different conceptions of love is used to demonstrate how inevitable the influence of culture is. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti. Comparisons are made to typical Western tenets of philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of philosophical egocentrism. The works of Camus are cited as an example thereof. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that discusses some of Marx’s criticisms of capitalism. The focus is on labor exploitation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of the authentic self. Concepts such as self-awareness are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper utilizes morals as a gut reaction and ethics as a thinking process to sort though the idea of producing humans that fit desired standards. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of ethics in Chinese philosophy. Ethical insights from the Mengzi and the Tao Te Ching are compared. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper. This essay compares and contrasts the secular with the sacred through an analysis of the works of a specific monk, William of Ockham, and through the topic of feudalism versus chivalry. The analysis makes conclusions as to whether the secular argument is stronger or weaker than the sacred. Bibliography lists ...

A 10 page paper that compares and contrasts Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx. The paper emphasizes their views of the society. They agreed, for instance, that industrialization led to a division of labor, which is not always a positive thing but they disagreed on the outcomes. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Kantian ethics. An emphasis is placed on the Kantian paradox. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 16 page paper that discusses some of Marx’s theories and some of Castoriadis’ theories, comparing them. The essay discusses Castoriadis’ ideas about autonomy and imaginarian societies. Their major social theories are reported. Bibliography lists 15 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Xunzi. Uses of Western-style logic in his writings are examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 13 page paper that provides an overview of radical relativism. The relativism of Barnes and Bloor is criticized in a philosophical analysis, including annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page research paper/essay in which the writer gives a personal interpretation of topics within Jean-Luc Nancy's text Inoperative Community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the ethics of prostitution. In particular, the utilitarian perspective is used to justify the legalization of the activity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the Trayvon Martin case. The use of argument and persuasion to critique media narratives is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.