Academic papers on Philosophy

Economic and Social Relations: Aristotle and Adam Smith
6 pages. Compares some views of Adam Smith and Aristotle concerning economics, nature, God's will and expansion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Argument Form Samples
This 5 page paper provides an overview of logical principles including the fallacy of relevance, the fallacy of presumption, the fallacy of ambiguity, emotive words and argument forms. The paper provides sections with examples of each type. 13 web...
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"Psychological Egoism" by Joel Feinberg
A 6 page paper which examines the essay "Psychological Egoism" by Joel Feinberg. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Moral Realism
A 6 page analysis/research paper that examines Peter Railton's essay "Moral Realism" and evaluates his argument. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle and Adam Smith on Reason and Sentiment
This 5 page report discusses the classical philosopher Aristotle and the 18th century British philosopher and economist Adam Smith and how their views on reason and sentiment related to what each perceived to be the nature of virtue. Bibliography...
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Essays of Michel de Montaigne
A five page paper which loks at the concept of self-knowledge in the essays of Michel de Montaigne, and the way in which he sees the individual as relating to nature and to social systems. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Philosophical Justification of Limited Liability
This 5 page paper addresses the morality of limited liability. The LLC is discussed in light of Rawlsian justice and utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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STANDING IN THE WAY
This 5 page paper argues the question of logic versus emotion. The problem is addressed using critical evaluation, independent discussions and up to date sources. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Social Stratification: A Comparison of the Views of Marx and Weber and the Relation to Contemporary U.S. Society
A 6 page discussion of the phenomena of social stratification as seen through the writings of Karl Marx and Max Weber. This paper contends that Weber
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HUME AND IDENTITY
This 5 page paper discusses Hume and his ideas on the development of self identity in relation to time and existence. Theories are given modern example and quotations from the Treatise on Human Nature is used. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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PLATO
This 10 page paper discusses Books Five and Eight of Plato's Republic. These books discuss gender equality and the corruption of governments. Specific quotes and modern day examples are used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Nietzsche And Ayn Rand: Philosophies
5 pages in length. The writer provides background to each philosophy, as well as notes similarities between the two. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle, Courage, and the Theory of the Mean
This 7 page report discusses the classic philosopher Aristotle
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Descartes: Radical Doubt
A 5 page overview of Descartes
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Marx and Hegel on the State
A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the views of Marx and Hegel on the role and usefulness of the state. Each sees the state as being necessary in the beginning, but that is where their views depart from each other. The natural conclusion of...
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