Academic papers on Philosophy

The Death Penalty Debate Examined Under the Consequentialist Paradigm
This 5 page paper looks at the debate and argues that in light of consequentialism and non-consequentialist thought that the death penalty cannot be justified. Concepts are defined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cicero/On Obligation
A 6 page essay that summarizes the major points from Cicero's treatise on obligations. The writer argues that this brilliant philosopher's observations on what constitutes honorable and useful behavior remains applicable as a useful guide to the...
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The Philosophy of Thales:
This 4 page paper discusses some of the basic components of Thales' philosophy. For instance, this paper addresses the reasons why Thales is conisdered the first Western philosopher and how his theories helped contribute to modern science. ...
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PAUL RICOEUR ON THE NARRATIVE SELF
This 15 page paper thoroughly analyzes the ideas and theories of Paul Ricoeur on his idea of the Narrative Self, the influence of Artistotle on the development of his own philosophy of self identity, Mimesis stages, and counter arguments to his...
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The Relationship Between the Philosophies of Emerson and James
This 5 page paper examines the philosophical camps which are transcendentalism and pragmatism which are associated with Emerson and James respectively. The ideas to come from each are examined for similarities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Comparing and Contrasting Plato and Hobbes Regarding Justice:
This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of Hobbes and Plato in regards to justice. These two philosophers had extremely different views on this matter as evidenced in the "Leviathan" and "The Republic". Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Look at Utilitarianism
This 4 page paper examines the concept of utilitarianism, defines it and goes on to explore positive and negative aspects of the theory. The concept is briefly compared to Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Tylor and Morgan's Ideas Compared
This 8 page paper refers to The Science of Culture by Sir Edward Burnett Tylor and Lewis Henry Morgan's Ethnical Periods. Ideas about humanism and religion are discussed as well as each writer's style. The writings are compared and contrasted for...
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The Case for the Ontological Argument
This 8 page paper examines St. Anselm's ontological argument and discusses the points of view of Hume, Kant and others. The paper supports Anselm's position and provides literature to prove it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Determinate and Reflective Judgment
This 3 page paper examines Kant's criteria as applied to the concept of pleasure. The concepts are defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Peter Singer/ Practical Ethics
A 6 page essay that draws on the philosophical perspective of Singer's Practical Ethics. The writer considers the question: if it is morally permissible to experiment on non-human animals, must it also be morally permissible to experiment on...
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The Modern Era:
This 8 page paper examines the idea of Robert Bellah that enlightenment has served to merely assist in our own destruction. This argument is analyzed from the perspectives of Kant, Al-Afghani, and Condorcet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Thesis Defense: Thomas Aquinas' Argument for the Existence of God:
This 3 page paper provides the basic argument of Aquinas for the existence of God, as well as providing the basic argument against this belief of Aquinas'. In providing the argument against Aquinas and a rebuttle, this paper illustrates the means...
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Knowledge According to Plato and Aristotle
This 3 page paper examines a variety of things inclusive of the theory of forms. Ideas about knowledge are discussed in general. The cave allegory is included. No bibliography.
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Social Freedom According to Mill and Plato
This 4 page paper addresses the concept of social freedom and how Mill and Plato each felt about it. Mill's On Liberty is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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