Academic papers on Philosophy

Terrorism
This 5-page paper discusses terrorism from a philosophical perspective and argues that it is possible to hold two almost directly contradictory positions at the same time: we can understand the motives of the terrorists and still condemn their...
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Locke And Descartes: Knowledge
6 pages in length. The writer composes a dialogue between Locke and Descartes on the subject of knowledge. No bibliography.
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Locke on Property
This 3-page paper considers John Locke's observation that at times man can better serve himself and others by being selfish rather than altruistic, and uses the "Second Treatise on Government" to support Locke's opinion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Hume and Descartes' Ideas About Rationalism
This 8 page paper examines both philosophers and their ideas about knowledge. The paper looks at the reason versus experience argument and sides with Descartes. Both sides are explored in depth and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3...
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Tragedy as Viewed by Philosophers
This 5 page paper presents a look at tragedy as a concept, but mostly for how it is viewed by a variety of philosophers. The old Greek tragedy concept is touched on as well as the master/salve paradigm. Many of Nietzsche's ideas are discussed. ...
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Four Topic Essay in Political Philosophy
This 6 page paper examines four topics: romanticism, Edmund Burke, John Stuart Mill and revolution. The paper is divided into four distinct parts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Why Nietzsche is an Important Philosopher
This 4 page paper argues that Nietzsche is important not because of what he says but really due to the way in which he says it. Quotes from Beyond Good and Evil are used to support the thesis. No additional sources cited.
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An Evaluation of Benatar's Argument Regarding Existence
This 5 page paper looks at an article by David Benatar that claims it is better not to have been born at all. The opposing argument is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Nature Of Logic And Perception
7 pages in length. All things may be perceived in terms relative to each other; without light and dark there would be nothing by which to judge one's own subjective perspectives. Correspondingly, time is the administrator of all existence; it is...
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Personal Identity and the Role of Memory
This 5 page paper examines this issue and then uses Hume's ideas as a springboard for further discussion. The concept of knowledge is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Heidegger and Plato's Ideas Compared
This 3 page paper examines Heidegger's concept of authenticity and Plato's ideas about beauty. The two ideas are compared and contrasted. The cave allegory is referenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Plato, Descartes And Camus: Philosophy And The Good Life
3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses government, philosophy and the good life as they relate to Plato, Descartes and Camus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Can Pre-Emptive War Ever Be Just
This 7 page paper considers the views of different philosophers on war and pre-emptive war in particular to assess it if can ever be seen as moral. The views of Plato, Aristotle, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Kant and Mills are analysed and compared. The...
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Leisure: The Views of Aristotle and De Grazia
This 4 page paper provides a brief overview of the views of Aristotle and Sebastian de Grazia in the assessment of leisure. This paper outlines their views and provides quotes from each author. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Nietzsche and his relationship with Fascism
This 3 page paper examines Nietzsche's ideas and whether or not they can be aligned with Fascism. History is explored to determine whether or not this is true. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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