Academic papers on Philosophy

Liberalism
Liberalism is based on the interaction between human nature and social relations. This 6 page paper asks the question: Can liberalism guarantee freedom? And answers: Absolutely not. What it can do is to provide the least restrictive government or...
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Philosophical Viewpoints
6 pages. This paper actually answers two separate philosophical questions. The first one is a contrast of the biblical theory of human nature with Darwinian Theory, with a special emphasis on the moral distinctions. The second is concerning Renee...
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What is a Moral Human Being?
This 5 page paper looks at the problem of morality. Some history regarding the debate is provided. The paper concludes that morality is difficult to define, but it is possible to provide a semblance of what a moral human being is. Bibliography...
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David Hume and Human Understanding
This 7 page report discusses the Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume (1711-1776). Hume
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Proof Of Love
Love is thought of as a feeling of euphoria, enjoyment at time spent together and a willingness to share one's life with another. This 5 page paper uses the five proofs of the existence of God, formulated by Thomas Aquinas, in an attempt to prove...
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Individualism and Society's Needs
This 6 page paper explores what is good for the society and the individual. Theories of Kant and Bentham are explored. Various subjects are discussed inclusive of freedom of speech. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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John Locke and the U.S. Constitution
This 6 page report discusses the fact that although almost a century separated John Locke
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An eight page paper which looks at Michel Foucault
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Black And White, Incarceration, Discrimination
This 8 page paper argues that racism and discrimination that is imbedded in the social reality is reflected in the statistics of prison populations where blacks and other minorities are found in disproportionate numbers. Bibliography lists 10...
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Hume and Kant on Love
This 5 page paper looks at these two famous philosophers' takes on love and morality. Various aspects of Hume's and Kant's moral theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A ten page paper which compares the ideas and philosophy in Gary Zukav
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Individualism & Personal Freedom
A 5 page paper that explores the general concepts of individualism and personal freedom and the origination of these concepts. The writer then discusses the benefits and downsides to practicing these philosophies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Trial of Socrates
A 5 page paper which examines the famous trial of Socrates, based primarily upon I.F. Stone
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Descartes and the Philosophy of Knowledge
This 5 page paper provides an overview of Descartes' first three meditations in an analysis of a hypothetical example. The case study was provided by a student. The paper focuses on the subject of knowledge within the realm of philosophy. ...
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Civil Disobedience in Plato
An 8 page paper which examines how Plato depicts the obligations an individual has toward the state and what the state owes the individual, considering the strengths and weaknesses of his arguments. No additional sources are used.
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