Academic papers on Philosophy

Plato & Freud / The Nature of the Soul
This 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic arguments of Plato and Freud in regards to the nature and significance of the soul. This paper provides a comparison of Freud and Plato, and then relates the significance of this comparison...
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Plato, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, & Engels / Views on Freedom, Equality, Democracy, and Justice
This 8 page report discusses the views of some of the world's and history's most influential thinkers - Plato, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx and Engels - on freedom, equality, democracy, and justice. Their opinions are compared and held up to one...
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Plato's Views On Democracy vs. Marx's Views On Capitalism
A 5 page paper that very briefly compares Marx's thoughts about capitalism and alienation of individuals with Plato's views on democracy and the unjust individual or state that results from an imbalance in natural function. Bibliography lists four...
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Democracy, The Worst Form of Government: The Views of Plato, Marx and Thucydides
This 5 page argumentative essays uses the writings of Plato, Marx and Thucydides to support the argument that democracy is the worst form of government. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Was Socrates Truly 'Guilty' ?
In this 8 page critical paper, the writer debates the guilt or innocence of Socrates in terms relative to his society, his political realm and himself. The writer argues that by the definitions put forth by the Athenian democracy, Socrates was...
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Fictitious Report From A Juror On The Trial Of Socrates
A 5 page paper discussing the trial of Socrates from the perspective of one of the Athenian jurors in his trial. The imaginary 'Spirulinus' discusses his view of the trial and his role in deciding the fate of Socrates. Bibliography lists three...
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The Life & Philosophy Of Socrates
A 14 page paper on the life & philosophies of the classic Greek philosopher -- Socrates. Socrates' political activity, ideology, and sense of reason are described. His views on religion, law, etc.; are also explained and numerous works featuring...
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The Meaning Of Life According To Socrates
A 5 page paper discussing Socrates views on the meaning of life, as well as a critical evaluation of his beliefs and position. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Conception of Life and Death According to Socrates, Aristotle & Plato Analyzed
This 6 page research paper examines how the concept of death fits in with the meaning of life in light of the classical Greek philosophers Socrates, Aristotle and Plato. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato and Aristotle on Forms
5 pages. This essay briefly discusses Plato's form theory. Aristotle's critique of Plato's theory is also included, and the two are compared. Based on Phaedro, Parimedes, Republic, Symposim and Metaphysics.
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Plato and Aristotle / Concepts of Rulership Within The Polis
A 10 page paper that considers the concept of rulership as presented by Plato and his student Aristotle. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Plato and Aristotle, A Definition of Virtue
This 6 page paper looks at the continuity of thought within the discourses of Plato and Aristotle in relationship to the concept of 'virtue.' Bibliography lists five sources.
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Plato and Aristotle / Philosophical Inquiry
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Aristotle and Plato's processes of philosophical inquiry as they related to an understanding of the soul and the virtue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Plato & Aristotle / Use of Parmenides' Philosophy to Explain Reality
This 5 page research paper examines how Plato and Aristotle regarded the Eleatic philosophy of Parmenides to explain reality. Specifically discussed is the concept of being as explored in Aristotle's Physics, Metaphysics, and Plato's dialogue,...
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Aristotle and Plato - A Comparison
This 4 page report discusses and compares the major views of Plato to those of Aristotle. While Aristotle was his student, he debated virtually every concept put forth by Plato. This paper provides a brief review of some of their primary...
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