Academic papers on Philosophy

Immanuel Kant's 'Critique Of Pure Reason'
A 5 page paper that provides an analysis of Kant's work and focuses on the ideal of pure reason as a central development. No additional sources cited.
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Immanuel Kant's Concept of Good Will Analyzed
A 5 page paper which examines German philosopher Immanuel Kant's good will principle as articulated in his 1785 work, The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals (also known as The Grounding For the Metaphysics of Morals. Specifically...
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Fichte's Vocation Of Man
A 5 page research paper that examines how the philosophy of Fichte built on that of Kant to form the foundations for the philosophical school of absolute idealism. This analysis of his book The Vocation of Man gives an overview of his philosophy. ...
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Justice & Its Role In The Functioning Of Society
A 5 page paper that considers the issue of justice and its role in society. This paper looks at the perspectives of both Kant and Plato in evaluating this role. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Role Of Fallacies In Logical Reasoning
This 12 page philosophical paper defines and examines fallacies in the context of logical reasoning. Specific examples of fallacies will be discussed as well as the role that logic plays in philosophical argument which mislead to the conclusion...
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Kant And Hume On The Metaphysics Of Moral And The Nature Of Reason and Empiricism
This 5 page paper considers the arguments of both Hume and Kant regarding the nature of reason and empiricism, while also reflecting on Kant's categorical imperative and the empirical reasoning of Hume. This paper evaluates these considerations in...
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How Kant and Hume Would React To Plato's 'Euthyphro'
A 6 page paper that discusses the possible reactions of Immanuel Kant and David Hume on Plato's 'Euthyphro.' Of major consideration is the reactions of Kant and Hume to the concepts of piety, love and family duty as presented within the story of the...
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Kant and Hume: A comparison of views on Ethics :
The study of Ethics is an inquiry into the foundations of values. It is a concern with the eventual outcome of the action and experience of every day life. Ethics is inherently connected with every science : economic, political, religious and...
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'Justice' As Seen In The Koran, The Old Testament, & Plato's 'Republic
A 5 page paper discussing the foundation of justice as it applies in Islam ('The Koran'), Judaism ('The Old Testament of the Bible'), and according to Plato ('The Republic'). A dialog has been imagined between Mohammed, Moses, and Plato regarding...
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Changes in Approaches to Epistemology
A 10 page essay on the viability of epistemology as a theory. Known as the
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Logic of Scientific Inquiry
Epistemology, or the basic logic and assumptions that underlie systematic, scientific inquiry is based on the fact that scientific knowledge as 'responding construction' is dependent on cognitive relations to reality other than those generated...
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Plato Vs. John Locke On The Question Of The Legality Of Marijuana Use
An 8 page paper discussing the philosophies of John Locke and Plato as they relate to the question of whether or not a government has the right to tell citizens not to use marijuana. Bibliography lists three sources in addition to several primary...
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John Locke's Representationalism on Human Perception to External Objects
This 6 page research paper considers John Locke's representation regarding the perception of external objects, as analyzed in his 1690 treatise, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Specifically discussed is David Hume's criticism of Locke's...
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John Locke & Western Enlightenment
5 pages. An overview of the philosophies of John Locke and how these philosophies contributed to Western Enlightenment and were incorporated into documents such as the United States Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Bibliography...
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John Locke's 'Second Treatise On Government'
A 5 page paper discussing John Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government. Questions of the nature and scope, as well as the purpose of the worker are analyzed alobg with the role of the individual in society. No additional sources cited.
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