Academic papers on Philosophy

Moral, Social and Political Philosophy
This 6 page paper examines the three philosophical areas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Rationalism: Its Evolution and Proponents
This 6 page paper discusses the philosophical position known as rationalism, and its major proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Wisdom of Socrates
This 5 page paper attempts to define wisdom with reference to the life and thinking of Socrates. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Metaphysical View in Plato's Cave
This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Plato's allegory of the cave from "The Republic". It shows how the allegory is linked both to rationalism and Christian thought. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Argument: Gambling Is Not Wrong
This 5 page paper considers philosophical arguments to argue that gambling is not wrong. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Five Pillars of Islam
In this 3-page paper, the importance of the Five Pillars of Islam to the Muslim religion are discussed. There are 3 sources included.
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The Ways of Knowing: Evidence and Knowledge
This is a 9 page paper that provides an overview of the relation between evidence and belief. Different ways of knowing such as reason and appeal to perception are presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Relationship Between Happiness and Individuality
In this 5 page paper, Plato's The Last Days of Socrates is discussed in addition to Huxley's Brave New World. No additional sources are cited.
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Heart of Darkness and Imperialism
In three pages, the author discusses the role of imperialism in the late 19th century in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. One source is provided.
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Perpetua & Origen
This 3-page paper examines Christian martyrs Perpetua and Origen and some of their differences and similarities. There are 2 sources cited.
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The Real Value of a
This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of work in western society. The cultural conception of work as a virtue is examined, in light of the value of leisure. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Art: The Lie that Reveals Truth
This 4 page paper considers the claim that Picasso made:
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Conflicting Views of Scientific Progress
This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of scientific progress. The perspectives of Kuhn, Popper, and Lakatos are considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Truth in Descartes
This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of certainty in Descartes' famous second meditation. The value of skepticism to philosophical discovery is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle: Man and the Universe
This 6 page paper discusses Aristotle
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