Academic papers on Philosophy

Aristotle, Epicurus and Epictetus on
A 2.5 page paper which examines Aristotle
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Democracy According to Ancient Philosophers
This 6 page paper uses original works by Thucydides, Plato and Aristotle to discuss the topic. The paper holds that there are both benefits and deficiencies of democracy. Democracy is explored in ancient times as well as in the modern sense. ...
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The Great Chain of Being
This 7 page paper describes this concept in philosophy. It then goes on to explore the ideas of Pascal, Descartes and Spinoza and how their concepts apply. Proofs of God's existence are explored. Chaos theory is also defined and included in the...
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SOCRATES AND HIS PHILOSOPHY
This 4-page paper provides a brief overview of Socrates, his ideologies and philosophies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Spinoza's Treatment of Religion Compared to that of the Medievals:
This 4 page paper refers to Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise in order to compare and contrast the similiarities and differences between the treatment of religion by Spinoza and that of the medieval philosophers. This paper highlights the...
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Rene Descartes' Inquiry into the Senses
This 5 page paper looks at this well known theorist's second meditation and how he views the senses. How this theory is applied to modern psychology is also noted. The time in which Descartes lived is discussed in terms of his contributions to...
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Nothing Short of Miraculous: Background/History of David Hume
A 4 page paper which focuses on Hume
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Utilitarianism in the Business World
This 8 page paper examines both Bentham and Mill's theories and concludes that a mild form of utilitarianism should be embraced in contemporary corporate America. Specifics are relayed about the two theorist's ideas. Bibliography lists 5...
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TOCQUEVILLE
This 6 page paper compares and contrasts both volumes of Alex de Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Thoreau
A 10 page paper which examines and analyzes various aspects or elements within Henry David Thoreau
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DECARTES, PLATO AND SENSATION RELATED TO KNOWLEDGE
This 5-page paper compares and contrasts Plato and Descartes and their views on use of the senses as they pertain to knowledge acquisition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle's 'De Anima'
4 pages in length. The faculties Aristotle ascribes to the mind include the nature of perception, thought, the intellect and the intrinsic association between body and soul. Taking the stance that one's body is merely a requisite occurrence
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Analysis of Plato
A 6 page paper which analyzes Plato
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The Significance of Antonio Gramsci
A 5 page paper which examines the significance and relevance of the ideas of Antonio Gramsci. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
This 3 page paper discusses the development of ethical behavior. Examples given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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