Academic papers on Philosophy

Objective Essay on Aristotle
A 5 page paper which examines how rationalism is presented in this philosophical text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THE ARGUMENTS OF JOHN STUART MILLS/ON LIBERTY
This 4 page paper discusses the arguments of John Stuart Mill and his essay, On Liberty. A critique of his use of examples, with quotes, included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
This 3 page paper examines this classic work. The paper begins by defining stoicism and then quickly goes on to evaluate Meditations and what can be gleaned from it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Issues of Identity
This 4 page paper explores a great deal of philosophers and their theories regarding identity. Thinkers from Sartre to Descartes to Kant are discussed in terms of how human beings define themselves or how they should be defined. Bibliography...
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Denis Diderot
An 8 page overview of the life and philosophical contributions of this French philosopher. The author discusses Diderot's preoccupation with resisting the powers of church and government, a preoccupation which resulted in him being regarded in a...
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FREEWILL VERSUS DETERMINISM
This 3 page paper examines whether a person has freewill or lives according to determined natural laws. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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THE OBJECTIVE STANDARD OF MORALITY: ARGUMENTAL
This 3 page paper discusses the idea of relativism and morality as it applies to culture. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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THE BASIS OF MORALITY IS EGOISM: ARGUMENTAL
This 3 page paper defines egoism and altruism, then argues that egoism is the basis of a moral development. Aristotle exampled. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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Soul/Body Duality
A 3 page essay that considers the problem of mind or soul and body duality. The writer argues that the body/soul duality that runs throughout the course of Western cultural tradition is an erroneous concept that can be traced to male anxiety over...
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PHILIPPA FOOT AND MORAL CONSIDERATIONS
This 7 page paper discusses the arguments of Philippa Foot toward a Kantian view of moral imperatives versus non-hypothetical categories. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Rousseau's Ideas on Democracy
This 5 page paper focuses on The Social Contract and how Rousseau saw democracy. Representative versus direct democracy models are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Why Voltaire Uses The Genre Of The Satiric Philosophical Tale As A Propaganda Tool In "Candide"
5 pages in length. Satire is one of the most effective literary tools when trying to make a point that opposes what is being satirized. Looking at Voltaire's Candide, one can readily identify the overwhelming presence of satire in virtually every...
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Justice According to Philosophers Through the Ages
This 4 page paper examines three philosophers and their works (Confucius, Machiavelli and Al-Mawardi). Justice is discussed. Primary sources are used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Importance of Animal Rights
A 6 page discussion of the issues surrounding animal rights. The author observes that there are no specific guidelines regarding animal rights in the primary philosophy tomes, there are many general guidelines which can be applied to specific...
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American Society as it Relates to Scipio's Dream and The Myth of Er
This 5 page paper looks at Plato's Republic that contains the Myth of Er, as well as Cicero's work that contains Scipio's dream. Ideas and themes to come from the works are compared to modern American life. No bibliography.
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