Academic papers on Philosophy

Phenomenology & Existentialism
9 pages total. Using theories commonly taught in a philosophy class, the writer of this paper attempts to answer : (1) whether they have yet experienced the world phenomenologically, (2) how modern art helps us to understand ourselves...
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The Concept of a 'Just War'
18 pages on the concept of Just War and its relevant theory as explained and argued by St. Augustine and later by St. Aquinas. The writer also discusses some foundations of this theory in the works of Classic Greek and Roman philosophers as well....
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Limited Nuclear War
A 6 page paper exploring three main points regarding a 'limited' nuclear war: the sociological history of war, the justification for nuclear arms, and the effects of a nuclear war on society and the environment. Concludes with an argument in favor...
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'Fog and the Friction' / Always Part of the War
A 6 page paper arguing that regardless of how mechanized and technologically advanced warfare becomes, it will still contain the 'fog and friction' described by Karl von Clausewitz. While technology will assist on the battlefield, it will not make...
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Types of War & The Future
A 3 page essay on the three types of war: great power, regional, and internal
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Metaphysics / Schlick & Popper
A 7 page paper analyzing the theories of these two philosophers. The writer examines Schlick's position on verification, and Popper's comparison of verification and falsification, as well as his thoughts on Schlick's views. No Bibliography.
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Nietzsche's 'The Antichrist'
A 25 page argumentative essay on the issues and Frederich Nietzsche's predictions surrounding pity, negation, nihilism, and science on the antichrist in society (all who are not Christian). The writer argues that some of Nietzsche's points were...
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Nietzche's 'The Anti-Christ'
In this 8 page paper, the writer analyzes and critiques 'The Antichrist' (1888) by Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Nietzsche's View of Philosophers
A 4 page paper describing Nietzsche's philosophical view of the ancient philosophers such as Socrates and Plato. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Friedrich Nietzsche: Freedom, Science And Politics
A 5 page research paper on the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. This paper details Nietzsche's views on individual freedom, the use of science in philosophy and the shortcomings of politics. Nihilism and the inadequacies of socialism are also...
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Friedrich Nietzsche And Karl Marx: A Critical Comparison
A 6 page research paper comparatively discussing the philosophies of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche. This paper critically analyzes Marx's and Nietzsche's views on freedom, the role of science in society and overall beliefs about the functions...
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Nietzsche vs Freud
A 5 page paper which examines the different views of Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud on how rational and irrational instincts affect human lives and considers whether irrationality is the ingredient for a normal life. Bibliography lists 5...
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Nietzsche vs. Freud On The Nature Of Good And Evil
A 3 page analysis of the preface to Neitzsche's The Genealogy of Morals and whether or not Freud would agree with his conclusions based on Freud's writing in Civilization and Its Discontents. The writer argues that Freud would agree as he makes...
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Machiavelli and Nietzche
A 5 page paper that considers Machiavelli and Nietzche's perspectives on human nature. The premise of this paper is the comment that these two philosophers present a realistic view of human nature. This paper considers whether this comment is...
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Nihilism In Today's Youth
A 5 page essay on how today's youth, particularly black males, are demonstrating nihilistic principles in their
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