Academic papers on Philosophy

The Metaphysical Tradition of Plato and Its Application
This 10 page paper considers the nature of the Plat's metaphysical tradition and applies it to the views of A. J. Ayer and Nietzsche. This paper integrates the views presented in Plato's The Sophist, as well as his other works, and the implications...
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Soren Kierkegaard and Epictetus;
This 5 page paper looks to the ideas of these men and compares and contrasts aspects of these ideas such as faith and despair, selfhood and personal development. The paper cites 2 sources.
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Plato and Rousseau: Related by Analogy
(5 pp) An "analogy" according to Mr. Webster, is an inference that if two or more things agree in some respects they will probably agree in others - a likeness between things that are unlike. In this discussion we will determine the...
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The Validity of Socrates' Assertion That, "An Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living"
A 5 page paper which applies Socrates' famous observation to one's own life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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John Rawls' 'A Theory of Justice'
An 11 page paper discussing Rawls' system of justice, which must be based on the least advantaged individual in the society. That one claiming unfairness in justice obviously becomes the least advantaged. That individual then provides the basis...
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Existentialism: Sartre and "Taxi Driver"
A 14 page paper which discusses Sartre's "Nausea" as it involves existentialism and then presents an examination of the film "Taxi Driver" as it applies. The paper also offers a general view of Sartre's ideas and theories regarding human nature...
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Aristotle: The Greatest of the Philosophers
4 pages. Although there are numerous wise philosophers both ancient and not, the wisest of all of these was Aristotle. The philosophic renderings of Aristotle with his formal logic and use of syllogism were further proof that these were not just...
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The Works of Robert C. Solomon
8 pages. Robert C. Solomon, author of more than twenty books, is professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. His works range from business ethics to philosophy, but it is easy to see that philosophy is the true heart of the man. ...
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Raising a Student's Grade: What is Morally Permissible?
5 pages. In this model paper the question is considered as to whether it is morally permissible for a teacher to raise a student's grade if the student asks for a higher grade because he or she needs it to get into law school. In this...
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Disagreeing With Plato's Theory of Forms (Ideas)
A 6 page paper which examines the arguments presented by Plato in his famous Theory of Forms (Ideas) featured in his classic political treatise, "The Republic," then considers arguments which disagree with Plato's conclusions. Bibliography lists 4...
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Locke's Ideas about Man and Morality
This 5 page paper provides an overview of some of Locke's theories which come from "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding." Other issues such as punishment, the soul and the concept of the person are all discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Anthropology in the Works of Plato and Augustine
A five page paper analyzing both Platonic and Augustinian thought in terms of its application to anthropology. The paper points out that neither philosopher had any concept of the scientific method, and questions how much of their ideology can be...
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James Cagney: Free Will and Determinism
A 5 page paper which discusses the attitudes and beliefs of James Cagney, in relationship to his life. Cagney did not take credit for his success nor for his apparent happiness, claiming that it was perhaps determined. His attitudes and beliefs...
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David Hume: Radical Empiricist's Principle
6 pages in length. David Hume asserts the radical empiricists principle: "All our ideas come from impressions." The manner by which one could determine the implications this principle has upon the remainder of Hume's philosophy is to digest the...
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What is Analogical Reasoning
5 pages. In analogical problem solving, what one does is try to solve a new problem by referring to a different one, one in which the solution is already known. The following question arises: What criteria are used to select possible...
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