Academic papers on Philosophy

Hedonism Today
A 5 page paper discussing the prevalence of hedonism in American society today. Hedonism has been a traditional part of existence since the beginning of time. Americans throughout history, have often been far too busy surviving and getting ahead to...
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Aristotle's 'Politics'/ Individuals And The State
A 4 page research paper on Aristotle's Politics and the relationship between the state and the individual. The writer details Aristotle's theories of citizenship, education, and individual virtue. No bibliography.
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Marx & Durkheim: Similarities And Differences
14 pages in length. Among varying philosophical beliefs, the role of society represents both a positive and negative force. The general consensus is that concepts such as religion often get in the way of a thriving society, because they place a...
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Essays on the Philosophy of Nietzche
Approximately 15 pages worth of comprehensive, analytical essays on the philosophies of Nietzche. Specifically discussed are Nietzche's views on freedom, gray will, the cardinal instinct of self-preservation, religious guilt, morality, nihilism, and...
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If Socrates Wanted To Live, How Would He Have Argued ?
In this 5 page narrative essay, a section of Plato's 'Apology' is completely re-written to change Socrates' indifference towards his accusers and a death sentence .. into a plea for life. In doing so, the writer had to keep Socrates' own philosophy...
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Kant and The Ethics of Choice
A 5 page paper that investigates significant aspects of intention or consequences on the moral and ethical decisions of individuals. This paper supports Kant's theory that though man may incorporate personal and sometimes selfish considerations...
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Marx and Religion
A 9 page research paper which posits that Marx
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Main Features of Aristotle
A 5 page paper which examines the favored regime of Aristotle, as described in Book VII of 'Politics.' Specifically considered are Aristotle
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Plato
This 5 page report discusses Plato
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Human Nature and Political Theory / Comparisons of Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx, and Kant
This 9 page paper reflects upon the arguments of Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Kant regarding the nature of mankind, human nature in general, and the impact on the development of the best possible regime based on the assumptions presented. This paper...
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What is a human being?
This 5 page paper delves into the philosophical question and addresses aspects of being human. The paper takes the position that being fully human should be a goal of every human being. The question which asks whether or not we are alone in the...
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The Truth of Machiavelli's The Prince
Machiavelli's representation of truth in The Prince is rooted in a cynical view of political and personal power. He uses the tactics of confusion and misrepresentation to advance his concept of the ideal state. Machiavelli combined the...
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Maimonides/Political Theory
A 7 page research paper that examines the philosophical viewpoint of 12th century Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides in regards to 'perfect law.' Maimonides proposed that humanity should model all law on Biblical law, which is by definition...
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Freeing the Mind
A 5 page paper which examines French philosopher Ren
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Conrad & Freud/Views on Civilization
A 5 page analysis of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness and Sigmund Freud's Civilization and its Discontents that argues that both of these authors held similar views relative to civilization and its role. No additional sources cited.
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