Academic papers on Philosophy

The Debate Over Free Will
7 pages in length. As long as man has been putting forth contemplative concepts about his place in the scheme of reality, ultimately trying to figure out how and why he exists, the concepts of free will and determinism have long been at the...
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Consequentialism within the Utilitarian and Kantian Positions
This 3 page paper examines theories from both of these philosophers and finds common ground. Mill and Kant's positions are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Benjamin's Argument Against Descartes
5 pages in length. Doubt, God's existence and the knowledge of matter might well comprise the entire philosophical realm for Descartes, whose approach to these three elements of human existence is, according to Benjamin, somewhat skewed in their...
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Logic, Causality & A Thought Experiment
A 4 page research paper that concerns a scenario in which an artist creates a work that incorporates two feathered wings gleaned from road-kill. The wings are left to dry, tied to a rafter and when the artist returns finds that they were not as...
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Philosophy, Metaphysics And Religion
11 pages in length. The philosophy of life incorporates myriad elements that serve to guide humanity down a principled path of existence, not the least of which includes the building blocks of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and religion. The...
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Wisdom According to Plato and Socrates
This 3 page paper examines the points of view for each of these well known theorists. How wisdom is pursued is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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LaoTze: Daodejing
This 3 page paper discusses the concept of non-action as described in the "Daodejing" by LaoTze. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Frankfurt: "On Bullshit"
This 3 page paper discusses Harry Frankfurt's essay "On Bullshit," explaining how Frankfurt defines it and giving two examples of BS, one from the media and one from politics. Bibliography lists
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Hobbes's View of Human Nature
This 5 page paper examines the views of Thomas Hobbes as it concerns human nature. Freedom is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Realism As the Best Model to Explain the Modern World
This 20 page paper examines the concept of realism. The paper starts by considering what it means and the way it contrasts to other models and then looks at realism in philosophy, science and the arts. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Eucharist As An Impetus For Social Change In South Asia: Dialogue With George M. Soares Prabhu
5 pages in length. George M. Soares Prabhu saw beyond what might be construed as the solely religious element of Eucharist - or communion - and embraced an entirely broad spectrum extension by applying its meaning to social change in South Asia. ...
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The Nature of Man According to Rousseau
This 4 page paper examines Rousseau's The Social Contract and how the nature of man is depicted. Freedom is discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Socrates And The Good Life
10 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of Plato, Aristotle and Socrates as they relate to harmonizing with the cosmos, existing in time, making appropriate life choices and attaining the good life. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Kant's Theories of the Will
This 6 page paper discusses Kant's theories of morality and the will. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Beauty According to Aquinas and Aristotle
This 3 page paper examines the subject of beauty and provides points of view from the two philosophers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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