Academic papers on Philosophy

Rousseau's Response To Descartes
A 4 page paper that argues against Rousseau's perceptions of Descartes 'dream demon', his belief that man can not distinguish between reality and dream and must, therefore, not base the development of reason on reality. Rousseau's pragmatic belief...
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Rousseau -- First and Second Discourses / A Return to the Past
A 5 page paper that supports Rousseau's arguments for a return to the past based in his First and Second Discourses. This paper provides an overview of Rousseau's perceptions of society, including the new focus on knowledge, and demonstrates the...
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Russell vs. Descartes' Dream Demon
A 4 page paper describing Russell's reactions to Descartes 'dream demon' and his belief that Descartes' reasoning in regards to existence and doubt is faulty. This paper presents Russell's belief, in contrast, that sense-data supports the...
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Rousseau's 'Emile'
This 5 page report the book 'Emile' by 18th century philosopher and writer Jean Jacques Rousseau. Rousseau's principle that man is 'naturally good' is expounded on in 'Emile.' No additional sources cited.
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Rousseau's 'The Social Contract'
A 5 page paper which examines Rousseau's famous assertion, 'Man is born free yet everywhere he's in chains,' and evaluate how this claim is legitimized in the treatise, The Social Contract. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Rousseau and Burke on Property
Edmund Burke and Jean Jacques Rousseau were contemporaries during the period of the French revolution who were on opposite sides of the philosophical battleground concerning the system of titled property that had been at the foundation of the...
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Rousseau & Mill on Representation
A 4 page research paper that examines the philosophies regarding representation of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in his book The Social Contract (1762) and John Stuart Mill a century later in his work Considerations on Representative Government (1861). The...
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Alienation: Comparing Rousseau's And Marx's Views
This 5 page report discusses the concept of alienation and the role it plays in the determination of political thought. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The State And Market Economy According To Locke and Rousseau
This 8 page report discusses the opinions of John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau as they viewed the state and the market economy as two of the most important institutions in society. Their ideas are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5...
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Authority To Punish According To Rousseau And Locke
This 5 page report discusses the philosophies of John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau in relationship to the authority of the polity to punish criminal behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparison Of Rousseau's & St. Augustine's Views On Human Nature
In 5 pages, the writer compares the views on human nature of Saint Augustine in his 'Confessions', with Jean-Jacques Rousseau's views of nature in his 'Second Discourse'.
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Berkeley, Descartes & Hume on Human Perception
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the representative theories of perception outlined by these three philosophers. The writer demonstrates the similarities and differences in theories of perception presented by each. Bibliography lists 5...
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George Berkeley and David Hume - Similarities and Differences
This 5 page report discusses the philosophies of George Berkeley (1685-1753) and David Hume (1711-1176) and compares their similarities and differences. Both held unique and views on the actual existence of any given item and the relationship of the...
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George Berkeley & Perception
A 5 page paper that explores Berkeley's theory that nothing can exist outside of perception. This paper demonstrates that Berkeley's contention is based in his understanding of perception as the only means by which a person can determine the...
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George Berkeley / To Be Is To Be Perceived
A 4 page paper that address the progression of George Berkeley's arguments towards 'esse est percipi' -- to be is to be perceived. His arguments of Hylas and Philanous support the basic argument in his Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human...
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