Academic papers on Philosophy

Meno: A Discussion of Virtue
6 pages in length. The Meno is comprised of a discussion between Socrates and Menon regarding virtue and in particular whether or not virtue can be taught. The dialogue takes place between Menon, Socrates, a slave of Menon, and Anytos. It is...
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The Iliad (A Critique)
This 7 page paper provides a critical analysis of this infamous work by Homer. Particular attention is paid to Homer
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Daniel Kolak
7 pages in length. Daniel Kolak
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The Philosophy of Adam Smith in the Real World
This 5 page paper provides an overview of Smith
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John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism & Right Action
A 5 page paper which examines the utilitarianism philosophy of John Stuart Mill to determine if the greatest happiness principle provides satisfactory criterion of right action. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Thomas Aquinas and his Evidence for God
This 6 page paper looks ate the reasons and theories put forward by Thomas Aquinas (St. Thomas) for the existence of God. The paper concentrate on the Causality argument but also includes Contingency theory. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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A Philosophical Inquiry into Whether There is Life After Death, According to Scheler, Ducasse & Heidegger
A 6 page paper which considers whether there is life after death, through the perspective of philosophers Max Scheler, and his definition of the human spirit; Professor C.J. Ducasse's arguments against the assumption that we do not survive death;...
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Aristotle and the Meaning of
This 5 page report discusses the ancient philosopher Aristotle (384 -322 BCE) and his idea of the
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The Determinism Philosophy of Baron d'Holbach vs. the Free Will of William James
A 5 page paper which contrasts the philosophy of determinism, advocated by Baron d'Holbach (Paul Henri Thiry) with William James' freedom of the will. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Originality of Aristotle
This 7 page paper examines Aristotle's theories in light of other philosophers who came before. An emphasis is placed on the philosopher's theories concerning metaphysics and nature. His ideas about inanimate objects, the soul and the existence of...
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Free Will versus Determinism
5 pages. Critics have long questioned the theory of free will, arguing that it is difficult to realistically determine if people exhibit certain behaviors out of fear of consequence or because they have the power to take control of their own lives....
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The Dialogues Of George Berkeley
The Three dialogues between Hylas and Philonous was written in 1713 and follows the example of Socratic dialogue to present the basic tenets of George Berkeley's philosophical stand. This 7 page paper explores and examines the dialogue...
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Rousseau & Marx/Ideas on Property
A 5 page essay (plus one page outline) that compares the similarities between the philosophies of Karl Marx and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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O.K. Bouwsma/ Descartes' Evil Genius
A 5 page analysis of O.K. Bouwsma's essay 'Descartes' Evil Genius' and on Descartes' 'Meditations.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hume and Spinoza Compared
This 6 page paper compares the two philosophers in terms of their ideas. There is a focus on morality and the existence of God. Similarities found between the two is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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