Academic papers on Philosophy

Nietzsche & Morality
A 7 page essay that draws on a particular scenario to present an overall view of morality according to Nietzsche, nineteenth century German philosopher. The write discusses what Nietzsche says about morality (specifically stealing) in On the...
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An Analysis of the War in Iraq through works by Aristophanes and Plato
This 6 page paper examines the Crito and Apology by PLato in addition to two Aristophanes works. The plays are evaluated and the war with Sparta is compared to the current war in Iraq. Moral concepts are discussed. No secondary sources are...
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Aesthetic Experiences And The Role Of Eastern Philosophical Traditions
4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the concept of aesthetic experience, as well as how it relates to Eastern philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Freedom According to Dostoevsky and Mill
This 5 page paper examines the ideas of both theorists as it respects freedom. It is thought that Mill's stance is more sensible. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Why Aristotle's Ideas are Superior to Plato's
This 5 page paper uses Plato's Republic as a springboard for discussion. The cave allegory is relayed and Aristotle's concept of essence is discussed. The theorists are compared and contrasted and it is determined that Aristotle has the better...
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Logical Fallacies
This 3 page paper explores the logical fallacies "Two Wrongs Make a Right," "Composition," and "Hasty Generalization." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Strengths and Weaknesses in Plato's Republic
This 3 page paper examines Plato's Republic. Three weaknesses and three strengths are mentioned and discussed. The cave allegory is relayed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Virtue According to Mill and Aristotle
This 4 page paper draws on original works to explore the positions of Aristotle and Mill on the subject of virtue. Friendship is also an issue discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Role of the Individual in Society
A 10 page examination of the role of the individual in society. The author examines such works as Marx's "Reader" and Foucalt
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Critics of Descartes' Rationalism
This 5 page paper examines concepts in philosophy with a focus on Descartes' ideas. Various critics are discussed including Hume and Feyerabend. The film Mindwalk is noted as being in conflict with Descartes' concepts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Look at O'Leary-Hawthorne's Arguments for Atheism
This 7 page paper focuses on the author's point concerning a priori knowledge. The arguments for atheism are explored. No additional sources cited.
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B.F. Skinner: Hard Determinism
5 pages in length. B.F. Skinner sent a wave of intrigue and contempt through the scientific and psychological fields when he staunchly asserted that both man and animal are unequivocally bound by the tenets of determinism; his ability to...
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In Inquiry into the Concept of Justice
This 3 page paper examines different conceptions of justice by looking at Plato and the Socratic method and comparing that to John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism. How justice is relevant in society is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 2...
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An Explanation Of The Most Fundamental Difference Between The Theories Of Human Nature Of Plato And St. Augustine
8 pages in length. Plato and St. Augustine shared a common denominator where their respective theories of human nature are concerned; however, there are also some obvious partitions that illustrate how each man ultimately perceives how and why...
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Mind And Body - Aquinas And Descartes
This 3 page paper reports what Aquinas and Descartes said about the mind-body relationship, concluding that neither solved the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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