Academic papers on Philosophy

A twelve page paper which looks at the philosophy of Nietzsche as expounded in Also Sprach Zarathustra, the way in which he perceived the personal development of individuals in relation to social constructs, and the extent to which his views could...
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Machiavelli's Views on Truth
This 5 page paper looks at Machiavelli's views on truth and these are discussed in light of princely duties. Whether or not a prince must be good is explored. Machiavelli's views are compared and contrasted to that of Plato's and Aristotle's. ...
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Knowledge of the Existence of God?
This 4 page pager is an epistemological argument for the existence of God. The writer considers the perception and knowledge that we have an uses the arguments of Thomas Aquinas to prove out knowledge to be correct.
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Living The Aristotelian Good Life: Gandhi
Attainment of a sense of balance with the world entails self- knowledge through the art of self-reflection. Knowing one's soul allows for the reflection of that inner contentment to filter through the relationships and expectations that are a...
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Resistance to Evil
5 pages. This paper attempts to answer the philosophical question as to whether resistance to evil an integral part of one's personal sense of ethics and social philosophy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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EDWARD O. WILSON: Consilience (1998)
Edward O. Wilson: Consilience (1998) (9pp) BBwilcon.rtf
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The Philosophic Process in Sports, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
An 8 page overview of the philosophic process as it applies to such aspects of our daily lives as sports, ethics, and social responsibility. Defines the philosophic process as a quest for knowledge and ethical and moral justification in the choices...
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Aristotle and Plato on Citizenship
An 8 page paper discussing the views of these two philosophers on what constitutes citizenship in the society and who is eligible for being considered to be a true citizen. In essence, Aristotle settled on two classes: the privileged and those who...
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Consequences of Locke
This 5 page report discusses John Locke
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Leibniz on Essence of Material Substance
A 5 page research paper that examines how seventeenth century philosopher G.W. Leibniz regarded the nature of material substance. The writer discusses his correspondence with Arnauld, his disagreement with Descartes' theories and his theory of...
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Zeno's Paradoxes
The basic conflict in philosophical thought stems from the difference between Rationalism and Empiricism. The problem is that man does not know things directly but gains understanding through the impressions (phenomena) of those things. This 6...
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A five page paper which looks at the materialistic philosophy of Epicurus, the way in which it propounded the pursuit of physical contentment and happiness, and the moral, spiritual and political objections which were raised against it by...
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Artificial Intelligence and the Presence of Mental States
This 5 page paper considers the way that an individual with a electronic brain, who passes turning test, may be considered as having, or not having a mental state. Arguments such as the understanding of words, self-determination and the presence of...
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Berkeley and Descartes on Knowledge & Reality
A 5 page research paper that investigates the theory of knowledge posited by Berkeley (1685-1753) and compares it with that of Locke and Descartes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Religion vs. Science
A 7 page argumentative paper which examines whether or not there is a God, considering if science disproves this concept by providing any relevant examples while also offering supportive evidence that the religious contention of God is also valid. ...
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