Academic papers on Philosophy

Locke and Aristotle's Perspectives on The State
This 8 page paper examines the philosophies of these two philosophers regarding politics. There is attention to how each view the state. Modern examples are used to explore these two models. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Poetry in The Republic
This 5 page paper examines Plato's comments in The Republic as they concern poetry. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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An Analysis of Universal Doubt
This 4 page paper examines Descartes' take on doubt. Three meditations are discussed. The idea of universal doubt, and its relevance, is examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Case Study Analysis in Virtue Ethics
This 8 page paper relies on a case study entitled The American Girl Hostage by Robert Ladenson. The case is used along with Aristotle's ideas to reach an ethical conclusion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Utilitarianism
This 12 page paper examines the theory of Utilitarianism. The differences and similarities between Act and Rule Utilitarianism are discussed. The models promoted by Bentham and Mill are also included and they are compared and contrasted....
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How Virtue Should be Taught
This 4 page paper examines Aristotle and Marcus Aurelius' approach to teaching virtue. Their ideas are critically discussed with the use of primary sources only. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Why Extortion is Illegal (A Philosophical Analysis)
This 7 page paper examines the concept of extortion using a case study submitted by a student. Whether extortion should be illegal is contemplated. The social contract is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Concepts and Insights from Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil
This 6 page paper examines Nietzsche's classic work. Concepts such as transvaluation and will to power are explored and defined. Some quotes are included. The philosophy of Karl Marx is compared and contrasted to the philosopher's. Bibliography...
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The Influence of the Middle Ages on Western Philosophical Thought
This 3 page paper examines the question and features Immanual Kant as a theorist affected by Mediaeval times. Various issues are discussed in this paper that focuses on the rise of philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Impact of Philosophical Thought (Brief Responses to Three Questions)
This 3 page paper examines three questions concerning women and the Enlightenment, the contribution of philosophy, and the rift between philosophy and religion. Various issues are broached. Several philosophers are mentioned by name including...
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Religion and the Cave Allegory
This 6 page paper embraces writings by Erasmus to explore Plato's famous allegory. References are made to Christianity. The subject is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hume's Problem Of Induction
4 pages in length. David Hume, the new age thinker of the eighteenth century, brought forth a tangle of unprecedented concepts that to this day have helped to construct the fundamental basis of man's understanding of the world around him. Steeped...
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An Evaluation of Descartes' Dualism
This 4 page paper examines the theory in two parts: I. Descartes' central argument for dualism. II. One Objection to Descartes' central argument for dualism. The second section contains a thoughtful inquiry into the concept. Bibliography lists 3...
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Women and Philosophy in Ancient Greece
An 11 page paper which examines the position of women and philosophy in the time of the Greeks. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Life and Philosophical Contributions of Socrates
A 4 page paper which examines the Greek philosopher
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