Academic papers on Philosophy

Hume and Causal Necessity(Nature of Causation)
A 6 page paper which examines if Hume provides an adequate account of causal necessity (nature of causation). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Does God Exist?: A Dialogue
A 6 page paper which examines a dialogue between two people arguing about God
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Saint Thomas Aquinas and the Principle of Sufficient Reason
5 pages. This paper explains the theory of the Principle of Sufficient Reason as presented by G. W. Leibniz. The teachings of Saint Thomas Aquinas are also included in this argumentative paper that takes a stance against cosmology and the...
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John Stuart Mill on Production, Distribution, and Social Philosophy
A 5 page paper which discusses the perspectives of John Stuart Mill regarding production, distribution, and social philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Thoreau and Emerson
A 6 page paper which discusses Thoreau and Emerson, illustrating that their ideas were incredibly similar, though their perspectives different. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Moral Conflict
A 5 page essay that examines a moral question -- a young man's brother has been killed in World War II. Should he go to war and revenge him, or stay at home with his devastated mother? The writer argues that the young man should stay at home and...
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MERCY KILLING: FAIR OR FOUL?
This paper takes the position that mercy killing is not something that should be legislated, but rather, is something that is up to each individual, as quality of life and "terminal" can vary from person to person. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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John Locke: Knowledge and Skepticism
A 7 page overview of the manner in which John Locke incorporated skepticism into his quest for knowledge. This paper concentrates on illuminating the importance of Renee Descartes
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The Problem with the Lying Promise
This 5 page paper looks at several philosophical points of view and concludes that the lying promise is usually a bad idea. A case study for analysis is provided. Kantian ethics and utilitarianism are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Rousseau's Brand of Democracy
This 5 page paper explores Jean Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract and looks at his ideas on democracy. Democracy, and what it means, is explored in depth. No additional sources cited.
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The Flaw in Rousseau's Brand of Freedom
This 5 page paper looks at Rousseau's The Social Contract and explores meanings of freedom. Mill's On Liberty is also mentioned. The paper argues that Rousseau's ideas do not support true freedom. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ethical Considerations in Wartime
This 5 page paper delves into John Stuart Mill's philosophy and applies it to war situations. A hypothetical case study is used for evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Deontological and Teleological Ethics
This 7 page paper provides an overview of both philosophical points of view. They are explained, compared and contrasted and discussed with the use of contemporary examples. Various philosophers and other thinkers are discussed in terms of the...
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Mill v. de Maistre & Burke
A 7 page analysis of how John Stuart Mill regarded custom as evidenced in his essay "On Liberty." This is then compared with the stance of Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre, and the three differ. No additional sources cited.
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Kant and Rousseau: Hypothetical Situation
A 5 page paper which examines a hypothetical situation and then applies the theories of Kant and Rousseau to the situation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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