Academic papers on Philosophy

Plato
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Analysis of Prisoners in the Allegory of the Cave in Plato
A 5 page paper which examines what Socrates means when he describes the prisoners in the cave as being
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A five page paper which looks at Aristotle
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Discrimination and "Social Democracy" in Brazil
(5 pp) Attempting change is always difficult; and of course some clever soul said, the most difficult thing to change is ones ideas or belief system. That has certainly been true of the concept of "social democracy" in Brazil. Emilia...
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Strong and Weak Theories in Philosophy
This 6 page paper supports the notion that while some philosophers have profound theories, some of them are weak. Others however are very strong and permeate time barriers as well. Aristotle's virtue and Mill's utilitarianism are each examined. ...
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Ethical Considerations Of Parental Rights
The rights of the individual are paramount in American society, with few, if any, exceptions. This 5 page paper explores the issue of parental rights from a ethical and philosophical perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Marx And Nietzsche: Self-Alienation
5 pages in length. Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche were considered great thinkers of their time. Assessing the two philosophers' conjecture on self-alienation, one finds that both men took issue with the manner by which society treated the...
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Aristotle and the Good Stuff
(7 pp) One of the things, that seems to happen whenever we think of philosophy, is this perverse mental block that flings itself into the air, calling something similar to, "Danger! Will Robinson. Danger! Danger!" Many of us get stuck...
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Continuity of Personal Identity
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Immanuel Kant and the Differences Between Acting
This 5 page report discusses Kant
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Plato/Theory of Forms
A 5 page research paper that investigates and defends Plato's Theory of Forms. The writer first offers a comprehensive explanation of Plato's theory and then offers a defense of this position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Athenian Thesis: Corresponding Observations from Machiavelli and Contemporary Writers
A 6 page discussion of the Athenian Thesis or Athenian Doctrine. Provides a concise definition of this thesis with the observation that no city is deterred by traditional morality from ruling where it can. Expands on this definition examining the...
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Gatsby and the Invisible Man: America's Dream/Nightmare
A 5-page paper examining the similarities and contrasts between two novels dealing with the meaning of identity in America and the problems in attaining the American Dream. Lists 2 sources.
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Plato v. Locke
A 6 page essay/research paper that examines the differences between the political philosophies of Plato and John Locke. The writer argues that Locke saw the state as being a structure instituted among humanity to serve the people, and, therefore, he...
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Kant's Metaphysics of Morals
This 5 page paper addresses the subject of happiness, primarily with the use of Immanuel Kant's Metaphysics of Morals. The concept of happiness is discussed in depth. Morality and virtue enter the picture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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