Academic papers on Philosophy

Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy
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.
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Does the Cartesian Cogito Dissolve Skepticism?
This 3 page paper focuses on Descartes' famous statement "I think. Therefore, I am." Skepticism is explored. Hume's ideas are also incorporated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Chapter 2 of Thoreau
A 3 page paper which examines and analyzes Chapter 2 in Thoreau
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The Enlightenment, The Scientific Revolution and the Spread of Protestantism
This 3 page paper looks at movements that were present at about the same time to compare and contrast how the Enlightenment was related to religious change and the scientific revolution as well. The three distinct movements are discussed. ...
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RATIONALIST PHILOSOPHY VERSUS SUBJECTIVIST THEORIES
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.
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A 3 page listing of 15 differences between the parable of
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Social Stratification in a Globalized World: Marx, Durkheim, Weber, James, Du Bois, and Cooley
A 12 page discussion of the phenomena of social stratification (particularly in the United States) as it continues to exist even in the days of globalization. The author turns to the writings of theorists Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber,...
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THE JUST CITY AS REVEALED IN PLATO
This 6 page paper discusses the issue of the nation-state, censorship and rulers. Examples and quotes inlcuded. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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THE ISSUE OF SELF IDENTITY IN JOHN PERRY
This 5 page paper discusses the proposition put forth in John Perry's book, DIALOGUE ON PERSONAL IDENTITY AND IMMORTALITY. The theme of identity surviving the grave is argued and supported with examples and quotes from the text. Bibliography lists 1...
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The Problem With Descartes' Ontological Argument
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.
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Plato/Recollection & Forms in Phaedo
A 4 page essay that analyzes Socrates' argument concerning recollection and the theory of forms in Plato's Phaedo. This discussion largely concerns the topic of the immortality of the soul, however, in broaching this topic, Plato shows Socrates as...
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Aristotle on Biology & Nature
A 4 page research paper that examines Aristotelian philosophy concerning the natural world. The writer examines Aristotle's theory of four causes and how his insistence on teleological explanations for natural phenomenon influenced his concepts...
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McTaggart and theories of time
A paper which considers McTaggart's view that time is not real, with reference to his A and B series of tenses and dates, and including arguments from other thinkers who rebut his views. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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Moral Questions that arise from A Man For All Seasons
This 3 page paper takes a look at the play by Bolt and then uses quotes from a variety of philosophers through the ages as a springboard for discussion. Morality is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Discussion on the Mind
This 4 page essay explores the popular view of the mind in addition to Wittgenstein's. Various themes and possibilities are explored Bibliography lists 1 source.
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