Academic papers on Philosophy

THE INFLUENCE OF PLATO ON THE PHILOSOPHER ST. AUGUSTINE
This 6 page paper discusses the influence of Platonic thought and philosphy on the philosopher St. Augustine. Examples given and cited from texts. Bibliographpy lists 6 sources.
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A Look at Rationalism and Empiricism
This 3 page paper examines the characteristics of the philosophical traditions of seventeenth century rationalism and eighteenth century empiricism and compares them to Aristotle and Plato's views. Many quotes are included Bibliography lists 8...
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MANKIND
This 3 page paper examines the similarities and differences between Seneca and St. Augustine in reference to the divinity of mankind. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Aristotle's Argument on Self-Love:
This 4 page paper examines the argument of Aristotle regarding self-love and self-sacrifice. Aristotle contended that self-love can in fact be compatible with self-sacrifice, and this paper explores the foundation of that position, as well as...
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Digressions: Machiavelli
A 4 page paper which examines Machiavelli
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Neo-Platonism in John Donne
An 18 page paper which examines how the concepts of neo-Platonism are portrayed in these four classic English poems. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Metaphysics Through The History Of Philosophy
12 pages in length. The writer discusses in detail the contributions to metaphysics made by such philosophers as Aquinas, Plato, Hegel, Kant and Charles Taylor. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Non-Combatants & War
A 5 page essay that discusses what constitutes a just war. The writer argues that the Geneva Convention is correct and that there should be no direct attacks on non-combatants, as well as no indiscriminate attacks regions containing non-combatants....
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Where Does the Idea of God Come From?
This 6 page paper evaluates Descartes' claim that the idea of God must emanate from God. The philosopher's ideas about God are relayed and the paper delves into why Descartes makes the claim. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A Comparison of Ideas: Nietzsche and Mill
This 4 page paper examines the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and John Stuart Mill. Ideas focusing on freedom and government are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Reaction to Structural Functionalism
A 3 page reaction paper that conveys the writer's perspective on four readings by sociologists of the structural functionalist school, specifically writing by Parsons, Durkheim and Bredemeier are analyzed. The writer argues that while all of the...
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The Truth According to Descartes and Nietzsche
This 8 page paper examines the ideas of these philosophers. The concept of truth is discussed. Differences and similarities are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Kant's Ideas About Good Will and Reason
This 6 page paper provides Kant's assessment on these principles. An argument is waged against Kant's exact premise and then a counterargument is provided as well. Points are continued to be refuted and supported throughout the paper. ...
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A Successful Life
A 5 page essay that takes the form of message to a child or grandchild on their twenty-first birthday, which outlines the writer's philosophy on what constitutes a successful life. No bibliography is provided.
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Plato's Republic: The Reasons for Justness
A 3 page examination of why people act in a just manner. The author explores the views of Glaucon, Adeimantus, and Socrates. No additional sources are listed.
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