Academic papers on Philosophy

Hume's Ideas about the Distinct and Continued Existence of Objects
This 9 page paper examines Hume's ideas. The idea of object permanence is discussed. Other philosophers such as Descartes are duly noted. The Holographic Universe is a book used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Plato's "Allegory Of The Cave" And Francis Bacon's "The Four Idols" - How We Know What We Know
4 pages in length. Theorists have long tried to understand how man knows what he knows, being that there is not guidebook to confirm if his assumptions are correct or merely figments of his own desire to have it be true. Plato and Francis Bacon...
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Rousseau and Rawls
This 5 page paper compares the thinking of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Rawls with regard to the "social contract." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Durkheim: Anomy
This 4 page paper argues that Durkheim's argument in "The Meaning of Anomy and of Anomic Suicide" is acceptable in part, but cannot be accepted completely. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Culture, Education and Legislation in Plato's Laws
This 4 page paper discusses the relationship of culture to education and legislation in Plato's "Laws." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Plato: Law, War, Peace and Virtue in the "Laws"
This 4 page paper is a brief discussion of Plato's thinking about war, peace, the law and virtue as expressed in the Laws. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Ideas of John Locke
This 5 page paper examines the ideas of John Locke. Specific examples are provided and various areas and works are discussed. Some original works are listed in the bibliography. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Rousseau: "Second Discourse"
This 3 page paper gives an overview of Rousseau's "Second Discourse" in which he discusses the origins of civil society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Morality and Evolution
This 5 page paper examines Ruse's positions for the most part but goes into a general discussion. Both sides of the issue are noted. This paper takes a middle of the road approach. Darwinism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Heidegger & Nihilism
A 5 page research paper/essay that argues that Martin Heidegger, a twentieth century German philosopher, was not a nihilist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Rebuttal to James Rachels
This 3 page paper is a rebuttal to James Rachels' arguments against Ethical Egoism.
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Nietzsche's Ideas about God and Society
This 5 page paper examines Nietzsche's The Gay Science and his statement that God is dead. The effects of the death of God on society is discussed as well as the significance of the phrase. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Rene Descartes and the "Evil Demon" Argument
This 3 page paper discusses Descartes' argument that our existence may be a trick perpetuated by an "Evil Demon," and how in spite of that, he goes on to prove the existence of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Happiness as found in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics
This 5 page paper examines Aristotle's work and talks about the contemplative life and how reason fits into the picture. Hedonism is discussed as an alternative to living a life based on reason. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Influence of the Cave Allegory
This 4 page paper examines Plato's well known cave allegory. Socrates is discussed including his role in Plato's works. Other philosophers are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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