Academic papers on Philosophy

The Philosophy Of John Dewey
6 pages in length. Celebrated American philosopher, John Dewey, postulated that all life was interconnected amidst education, art and the environment. Through his teachings, Dewey passed along his philosophies to countless students in several...
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Williams James / Philosophical Contributions
An 11 page paper on William James, the American philosopher-- his life & works. The writer explores philosophies presentedi n several of James' works including : "Will to Believe and "Varieties of Religious Experience." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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David Armstrong's 'Nature of the Mind'
A 3 page paper discussing philosopher David Armstrong's theories about the 'Nature of the Mind.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Cross-Cultural Philosophical Views on Life & The Nature of Man
A 4 page essay on philosophical theories concerning life, how it should be lived, moral decision, and what it means to exist. Examined and compared are ideologies expounded by Aristotle (Greek), Egaleman (Native Indian), Bhagavad-Gita (Hindu), etc;...
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Is There A Natural Order In The Universe ? -Yes !
A 3 page paper that argues against the statement "there is a natural order in our universe." This paper demonstrates that while there is support for some natural order, that randomness and man's systematic (or created) order are prevalent....
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Is There A Natural Order In The Universe ? -No !
A 3 page paper that argues for the statement that "there is a natural order in our universe." This paper demonstrates that from scientific, philosophical and social perspectives, there is a natural order. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Do We Feed the Poor?
A 5 page paper discussing whether the rich countries of the world have a moral obligation to feed the poor ones. 'Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime' applies, but there seem to be few who believe...
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Does The Human Brain Make Us Unique?
An 8 page paper discussing aspects of both the philosophical and physiological arguments in the continuing debate. In the naturalistic world view of humanism, the annihilation of other species is a crime against life. Though each side has its own...
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The Human Brain / Are We Unique?
A 12 page research paper that looks at rather or not the human brain is a unique phenomenon. The writer surveys current studies in this topic and concludes that despite studies such as the ones that show chimps and apes as capable of learning sign...
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Simone Weil's 'Waiting for God' / Thoughts on Affliction
This 6 page paper examines the book, "Waiting for God" by Simone Weil by addressing the philosophical implications of affliction. The meaning of affliction is absence. The existence of a thing predetermines the absence of the same. There are three...
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Simone Weil / Thoughts on Affliction
This 6 page paper examines the book, "Waiting for God" by Simone Weil by addressing the philosophical implications of affliction. The meaning of affliction is absence. The existence of a thing predetermines the absence of the same. There are three...
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Applied Philosophical Essays
11 pages worth of philosophical essays (7 essays to be exact). Mentioned are Hume, Descartes, Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. Essays are available for individual sale. Please e-mail a request for more detailed information.
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Applied Philosophical Essays # 2
33 pages containing 16 brief essays. Approximately 8 of these are about the philosophies of Aristotle and the remaining 8 discuss those of Kant and/or Bentham. Please e-mail a request for more detailed information or to purchase in parts/sections....
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The Notion of Ethical Behavior According to Ancient Chinese Philosophers
A 6 page paper which contemplates ethical behavior, as recommended by Confucius, Mencius and Hsun Tzu, comparing and contrasting their views, concluding with which one best represents this notion in society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Growth and Development & Spiritual Journey / One and the Same
In 5 pages the author develops the thesis that one's growth and development and one's spiritual journey are one and the same. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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