Academic papers on Philosophy

Rene Descartes/ The Evil Demon
A 5 page analysis of Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy. Descartes' train of logic in this work caused him to speculate on the very basis for what constitutes reality. This train of thought, in turn, caused him to postulate that he might...
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Ren
A 7 page paper which examines the distinction between the mind and body which provides the foundation for Ren
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Heidegger
This 4 page paper addresses the question of why it was necessary for Heidegger
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The Semantic Conception of Truth
A 5 page paper which discusses particular portions of the essay titled
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Carl Rogers/Client-Centered Therapy
A 7 page research paper that addresses the work of American clinical psychologist, Carl Rogers, who originated client-centered therapy, which is based on the belief that individuals
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Soren Kierkegaard/God and Man, the Fundamental Relation
A 6 page analysis of the philosophy of the nineteenth century existentialist philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. The writer outlines the primary principles of Kierkegaard's philosophical concepts in regards to the importance of a personal relationship...
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Rousseau and Locke/The Pursuit of Happiness
A 6 page analysis of Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government,' and Rousseau's 'Discourse on the Origin of Inequality.' The writer argues that both of these scholars were particularly concerned with how the citizenry went about pursuing the public's...
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Views on Capitalism
A 5 page research paper that compares the views of Karl Marx, Adam Smith, and Victorian writer Samuel Smiles on the effects of industrialization and the ways in which it impacted society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Philosophical Perspective of Charles S. Peirce
A 7 page research paper that examines four essays by Charles S. Peirce is regarded as one of America
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Rene Descartes
This 6 page report discusses one of the most famous philosophical statements of modern times
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Marx, Habermas, & Smith/A Discussion
A 10 page research paper that takes the rather unique perspective of dramatizing a discussion between Karl Marx, Dorothy Smith and Jurgen Habermas. The topic for discussion at this imaginary roundtable is issue of sexual harassment in the armed...
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Black Political Power in the United States: Where To Next?
A nine-page research paper on the problem African-Americans have had in gaining economic and political parity in the United States, with particular reference to the institution of 'majority-minority' voting districts. Included is the failure of the...
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The Psychology of Ren
A 9 page paper which explores the significance for psychology in Ren
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Oedipus Rex & the Book of Job/ A Comparison
A 3 page analysis of the play, 'Oedipus Rex,' by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles and the Book of Job from the Bible's Old Testament. Both stories tell of men who were tested by divine forces. In two very different stories, both men eventually...
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Utilitarianism and Deontology
In 5 pages, the author discusses utilitarianism (John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham) and deontology (Immanuel Kant) and determines which approach is more appropriate, thus arguing in favor of utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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