Academic papers on Philosophy

Socrates: Views On Communication And Understanding
4 pages in length. The writer discusses Socrates' views on communication and under as they intersect with his opponents, namely Gorgias. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil
This 5 page paper examines this classic work, answering in essay format questions posed by a student. Concepts such as good and evil versus good and bad are examined and the way in which Nietzsche viewed the world is discussed. Morality and how...
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Aristotle on Morality and Happiness
This 7 page paper provides an overview of Aristotle's views on morality and happiness. This paper is based on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. No additional sources cited.
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A Philosophical Consideration of Whether Justified True Belief is Knowledge
An 8 page paper which examines the traditional account of knowledge, considers Edmund Gettier
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"The State of Man" in the "State of Nature"
This 3 page report discusses the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and his greatest work Leviathan. In Leviathan, Hobbes presents the concept that Hobbes was convinced that the "state" existed as an artificial creation of man to...
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Principles of Government
A 5 page paper discussing general principles of government, particularly as defined by Plato
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Critical Thinking, Research Skills And Errors In Thinking
4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how critical thinking improves life; how research skills apply to the work environment; and the Chicken Little Syndrome. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Emile Durkheim and the Concept of Society
This 3 page report discusses French social theorist Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) and his ideas regarding human society. The differences between "traditional" and "modern" societies are briefly considered, along with how such theories relate to the...
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The Right To Revolution Against Existing Political Authority According To Locke
7 pages in length. The concept of political revolution has existed as a discontented rumbling since the day man decided to govern himself. Since that time, the inherent conflict of maintaining a balance between political authority and the people...
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Auguste Comte and the Role of Women in Society
This 3 page report discusses positivism philosophy of Auguste Comte and focuses on the role of women in society and how they affect society and what their role is in terms of the family. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Knowledge According to Hume and Descartes
This 3 page paper examines the subject of epistemology. The ideas of Hume and Descartes are each explored and compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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OBJECTIFIED LOVE: PLATO
This 3 page paper discusses the idea of objectified love as presented in Plato's symposium and discussed in Robert Stewart's text,Philosophical Perspectives on Sex and Love. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Perspectives of time in relation to life choices
A paper which looks at the way in which one's perception of the passage of time might change in relation to life choices, with specific reference to women and childbearing.
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The Views of Golding and Hobbes on the Nature of Man
This 5 page paper examines Golding's Lord of the Flies and an excerpt from one of Hobbes' well known works to discuss issues pertinent to morality. Quotes are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Immanuel Kant:
This 5 page paper provides a brief biography of Immanuel Kant as well as providing insight into his basic philosophies. This paper also highlights Kant's approach to education and why he believed it was important. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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