Academic papers on Philosophy

What is knowledge?
This 3 page paper examines the concept of knowledge as discussed by three different philosophers: Descartes, Plato and Hume. Descartes' cogito and Plato's cave allegory are each discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Emile by Jean Jacques Rousseau
A 5 page paper which summarizes and analyzes Jean Jacques Rousseau
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The New Imperialism:
This 7 page paper examines the New Imperialism in terms of its causes, events, and consequences. This paper presents arguments regarding the New Imperialism from Lenin, Hayes, Ferry amd Kipling among others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ethics/Kant & Utilitarianism
A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Kant's ethical system against the Utilitarianism of John Stuart Mill. The writer discusses both system in relation to the morality of lying. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Differing Types of Knowledge
A 7 page overview of knowledge, its variations and the manner that we acquire it. Reviews the contentions of several major philosophers regarding knowledge and details the differences in the inductive and deductive processes. Bibliography lists 6...
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Louisiana Arrest Rates and Minority Populations
In recent years, Louisiana has made substantial headway in fine-tuning its Criminal Justice system to reflect a substantial decrease in the number of arrests and detention of its citizens. The changes in arrest data since 1998 and 1999 are...
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Descartes: His Role in Science and Philosophy
This 10 page paper argues that Descartes was not a great physicist. Rather, his importance is only in the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Hume and Causation:
This 7 page paper examines the importance of causation to Hume's philosophy. This paper references 'An Enquiry to Human Understanding' in order to draw the necessary parallel's. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ideas From Plato's Republic
This 3 page paper examines virtue and the class stratification system set up by the theorist. The ideal republic is discussed in addition to how gender plays a role in terms of the elite guardian society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Martin Luther King: Justice and the Universe
A 4 page paper which examines what King meant when claiming that the universe was on the side of justice. Justice is discussed in general as well. No sources cited.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
A 7 page paper which answers questions, provided by the student, regarding Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Kant and Voltaire's Ideas Compared
This 5 page paper examines Kant's "What is Enlightenment" as well as Voltaire's "Patrie". The two writings are compared and contrasted. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
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Freedom of Speech
This 3 page paper examines the idea of freedom with particular attention to freedom of speech. The concept is examined in the context of Kant's What is Enlightenment? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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What it is to be human
This 3 page paper examines the concept of humanness. It explores theories by Descartes and Darwin to come up with a solution as to what humanness really is. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Plato's Ideas about Socialism, Democracy, Capitalism and Dictatorship
This 5 page paper examines Plato's ideas regarding democracy, capitalism, dictatorship and socialism. Components of each of these categories are found in Plato's Republic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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