Academic papers on Philosophy

Hobbes, Rousseau and Mill
A 6 page research paper that investigates the positions held by Thomas Hobbes, Jean Jacques Rousseau and John Stuart Mill on the various aspects of their philosophy concerning the state and religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Questions and Answers in Philosophy
This 5 page paper answers eight questions posed by a student. The paper focuses on Aristotle, Mill and Kant. Several original works by the philosophers are used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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J. S. Mill On Liberty
5 pages in length. In On Liberty Mill argues that the expression of opinion should be free unless it is as incitement to action that will be harmful to others; and if that is the case then it can be regulated. The question this paper will...
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Kierkegaard: "Fear and Trembling"
A 5 page paper which discusses Problemata I within Kierkegaard's "Fear and Trembling" and illustrates Kierkegaard's solution to the problem. The problem presented is that which is clearly evident in the philosophies of Hegel which Kierkegaard...
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John Stuart Mill
This 5 page report discusses the 19th century philosopher, John Stuart Mill who was certain that the highest normative principle is that,
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Freedom Within Specific Philosophical Views
A 15 page paper. This essay addresses freedom within the concepts of fatalism, determinism/indeterminism, predestination and existentialism. Different philosophers as well as the Bible are used as references in the discussion of how freedom is...
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John Locke and the Social Contract
This 5 page paper considers what is meant by a social contract and the philosophies of Locke surrounding the role of the social contract. The paper considers the role of consent of the citizen and the duties of the government and the limitations of...
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The Evolution of Consciousness
This 8 page paper considers the work of Daniel Dennett and his book 'Consciousness Explained'. This book gives us a clear indication of how difficult it is to define consciousness and its meaning, By drawing on biological, technological and...
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Enlightened Age? No: Age of Enlightenment Then?
A 5 page paper which states that we are not in an enlightened age though we may be existing in an age of enlightenment where working towards some religious or spiritual truth is more open to examination and exploration than previous generations....
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Stephen Hawking
A 5 page book report on the renowned scientist
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John Locke And The Social Contract Theory
A 5 page paper that discusses Locke's concept of the social contract. A slight comparison is made with Hobbes and Rousseau in order to demonstrate Locke's middle ground. Locke's major thoughts regarding the social contract are presented....
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Faith: St. Augustine and Kierkegaard
A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts how St. Augustine, in "Confessions," and Kierkegaard, in "Fear and Trembling," regard faith. No additional sources cited.
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Rousseau and Marx Compared
This 5 page paper compares and contrasts theories of Jean Jacques Rousseau and Karl Marx. Their ideas about the nature of man, government, religion and God are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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On What Grounds, If Any, Does It Make Sense To Believe That God Exists?
5 pages in length. Characteristic of humanity's constant quest for the concept of God's existence, the journey of understanding has come to represent myriad things to myriad people, ultimately rendering any universal explanation virtually...
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Hegel's Phenomonology of Spirit
A 9 page research paper that analyzes the structure and intent of Hegel's masterpiece of philosophical thought, Phenomenology of Spirit. In this volume, Hegel makes it clear that he perceives this work not so much as an exercise in philosophy, but...
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