Essays and Research Papers on Philosophy Of Religion

This 8 page paper examines both the teleological proof as well as the cosmological argument for God's existence. Furthermore, this paper examines the problem of evil, which has long been a stumbling block for many philosophers and theologians in terms of "proving" the existence of God. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the premise of this author that fundamentalism has become a far more powerful force in the world due to increasing technological advancements that tend to obliterate the line between tradition and technology. This author asserts that many of the contemporary problems we face in our modern society stem from ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of religion in directing our lives, in allowing us to deal with such questions as: How shall I treat myself? What is the most accurate and helpful view of my own nature? How shall I relate to other persons? What is the role of ...

This 7 page report discusses Bernard Williams' 1972 essay regarding the idea that immortality is not a desired state of being. "The Makropulos Case" is included in Williams' essay title because it is the name of a play about 16th century woman named Elina Makropulos whose father gives her an "elixir of life." She reaches the age ...

This 20 page paper looks at the evolution and behavior of the honey bee and why it is significant in the scheme of things. How this bee provides an example of how the world is ordered is explored. The argument from design is provided as well. It is suggested that the honey bee's ...

This 3 page paper discusses the discovery of concentration camp survivor, Victor Frankl. This paper concerns itself with the 'meaning of life' which he explores in his work: Man's Search for Meaning. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper evaluates morality. What is personal morality versus universal morality? These ideas are discussed in light of views from two theorists in opposition. Is hedonism man's highest good, or something more? Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 9 page paper discussing the cosmological, ontological and teleological arguments and criticisms in regards to the existence of God by Descartes, Kant and Hume. Rene Descartes, Immanuel Kant and David Hume among many others have arguments in regards to the existence of God. Descartes offered cosmological and ontological arguments for the ...

A 4 page analysis of Hume's essay "On the Immortality of the Soul." In this essay, Hume expressed skepticism regarding all of the arguments prevalent at that time that presented the soul as immortal and argued that belief in the soul's immortality cannot be proven, but must be accepted on faith and divine revelation. No ...

A 3 page paper which examines the idea of transcendentalism and how Emerson’s work reflected these ideals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Feurbach's concept of alienation and his solution to the problem. Furthermore, this paper examines why Marx believed that Feuerbach's answer contradicts his own analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at Descartes' distinctions between formal and objective reality, the nature of sensory impression and intuition, and the way in which he uses these arguments to prove the existence of God. This paper has 4 sources listed in the bibliography.

This 6 page paper discusses the philosophical position of Clifford and James as pertains to ethics, knowledge, and morality. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which gives an overview of Descartes' Meditiations, with particular reference to his distinction between objective and formal reality, and the way in which he proves the existence of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper summarizes the basic beliefs of the Rationalists (kant) and the Sujbectivists (Hume). Based on this, then, a logical argument is given for Hume's theories being right. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the argument Descartes wages in respect to God's existence. The philosopher's notions are discussed in depth and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper that discusses the issue of abortion and Christian responsibility and most specifically, the stance of the Catholic Church on abortion. The writer begins with the number of abortions reported in the year 2000. One of the major points of controversy in civil life regarding abortion is 'viability' – at what age ...

A paper which looks at Pico's Oration as an example of fifteenth century philsophy, and considers how Pico's worldview relates to that of the nineteenth century, and to the modern world. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 2 page paper discussing the existentialist philosophy of Sartre, Nietzsche and Kierkegaard, followed by a brief discussion of Sartre’s “No Exit” and personal reflection. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the issues of free will and determinism as proscribed and argued by Dr. Richard Taylor in his book, Metaphysics. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 11 page paper relates the elementse of George Berkeley’s doctrine of notions. This paper outlines the fact that Berkeley's doctrine of notions is based on his own views of meaning and the way in which perception influences meaning. For Berkeley, notions then, are essentially ideas of the imagination that are representative of ...

This 12 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the philosophies of Aristotle and Confucius. Specifically, this paper highlights their ideas on virtue and reason, which in both instances exist outside of a theological paradigm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines whether or not Christianity is compatible with the theory of evolution. This paper conludes that with the exception of fundamentalist Christian groups, the theory of evolution is indeed compatible with Christianity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the idea of humanity as being linked with the ability to make choices. The cartoon Iron Giant is exampled as well as the philosophies of Locke, Blake and Hume utilized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Paul Tillich's suppositions and theories concerning Moral Anxiety. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.