Academic papers on Philosophy

I/Thou and I/It
A 3 page paper which examines three statements and discusses whether they are I/Thou or I/It statements. No sources cited.
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Kantian Ethics: Is a First Trimester Abortion Ethically Permissible?
This 5 page paper examines the ethics of abortion. Kantian ethics are explained. The answer to the question is no but the paper concludes that on a personal level, this line of thinking is impractical. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Justice and Fairness According to John Rawls and John Noonan and Mary Anne Warren on Being Human
In six pages this paper examines John Rawls
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Positivism
A 3 page paper which examines various perspectives concerning Positivism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Proof of God
A 5 page paper which examines the proof for the argument of, or against, the existence of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Three Philosophies: Utilitarianism, Libertarianism and Rawlsianism
This 3 page paper considers three political philosophies: Utilitarianism, Libertarianism and Rawlsianism, and argues that all of them are badly flawed, but that Libertarianism probably makes somewhat more sense than the other two. Bibliography lists...
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Reflections on The Nature Of Political Things
This 3 page paper is a reflection on political thing from the context of naturalism, especially as proposed by Adam Smith and under the doctrine of common law. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Why Do We Fight Wars?
A 4 page paper which examines why we fight wars. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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One Classic Argument from The Crito
This 3 page paper examines the idea of breaking the law and why that is immoral. A quote from the classic work is included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Faith
A 5 page paper which examines personal aspects and perspectives concerning faith. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Justin Ellsworth Case (Analysis)
This 3 page paper evaluates this case that concerns the release of email to a decedent's family. Philosophical theory is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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10 Fallacies
A 3 page research paper that lists and discusses 10 common fallacies, that is, errs in reasoning. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Virtue: A Comparison of the Views of Aristotle and Confucius
This 5 page paper takes a look at the concept of virtue from the eyes of these two philosophers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Principles for Life/Apology and Crito
A 4 page essay that discusses these two dialogues. Plato maintains in his various dialogues that the exemplary principles expounded upon by Socrates are crucial to living a good life. Plato portrays Socrates; even in when facing his own death, as...
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Armstrong
A 7 page analysis of the concept of consciousness and its relation to life. Includes a one page outline. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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