Academic papers on Philosophy

Audi & Testimonial Knowledge
An 8 page research paper/essay that examines the position of Robert Audi in regards to testimonial knowledge, as specific area of epistemology. The writer first presents Audi's position, then offers rebuttal by discussing David Hume's skepticism and...
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Existentialism
A 2 page paper discussing the existentialist philosophy of Sartre, Nietzsche and Kierkegaard, followed by a brief discussion of Sartre
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A Comparison Between Wollstonecraft and Mill's Ideas about the Emancipation of Women
This 9 page paper examines the theories of Wollstonecraft and Mill and their ideas about society. There is a focus on how women are viewed in society and the context of the family. Ideas are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato
A 5 page paper which considers the life and works of one of ancient Greece
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Existentialism and Humanism
A paper which looks at the differences between existentialism and humanism, with particular reference to Sartre's theories of existentialism.
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FREEDOM AND DETERMANISM
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.
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DESCARTES
This 3 page paper examples how Descartes may have been influenced by Plato in the formation of his hyperbolic/methodic doubt theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Life Of Socrates
9 pages in length. Socrates' life was steeped in deep thought; as one of history's most prolific philosophers, he established himself as a man whose mission was to encourage people to pursue the quest for knowledge and stand by one's convictions of...
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George Berkeley's Doctrine of Notions
This 11 page paper relates the elementse of George Berkeley
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GEORGE BERKELEY
This 4 page paper outlines the basic elements of George Berkeley's philosophy. This paper creates a comparative view of Berkeley and Descartes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Mind-Body Dilemmas in Philosophy
This 7 page paper looks at ideas by philosophers Nagel and Locke. The paper argues that identity is related to both physicality and mind, but various ideas are relayed. No bibliography.
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Parmenides
This 15 page paper provides an overview of the pre-Socratic philosopher Parmenides
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Empiricism versus Rationalism
This 5 page paper supports rationalism as the preferred way of thinking, but looks at both schools of thought. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Plato's 'The Republic'
6 pages in length. Throughout Plato's dialogues one can readily notice a series of shifts and turns that help to shape the underlying themes within his text. The Republic illustrates this use of narrative structure and dramatic detail that offer...
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A Resolution for the Mind-Body Problem
This 5 page paper examines the philosophical problem and provides a solution. The solution is evaluated and the other side taken as well. The mind-body problem is defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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