Academic papers on Philosophy

Weber: Capitalism And Social Order
8 pages in length. The writer discusses Weber's assertion that Calvinism is inextricably intertwined with capitalism, as well as the notion of Weber's social order theory. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Body/Soul Distinction: Myth Or Truth?
7 pages in length. Plato's vast conjecture spanned myriad concepts and contested just as many standard theories; indeed, one might readily argue that Plato's suppositions were oftentimes subject to scrutiny and skepticism by his philosophical...
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The Philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle in Regards to Good and Evil, the Individual, the State and Government
This is a 6 page paper comparing the philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle. For Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, justice, truth, natural order and law play important parts in the concept of good and evil, an individual
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One's Humor Does Not Exist Until One Goes Through The Sensations And Experiences That Constitute For A Lifetime
6 pages in length. Life's many experiences reflect the collective glue that molds one's personality; from these vast and varied influences come the ability to cultivate and define one's humor, which cannot exist until one goes through the...
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Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra": Chief Problems, Conflicts And Threats
6 pages in length. Nietzsche labored in his literary world of "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" to portray the purpose of humanity, which he maintained was for no other reason than as a bridge between beasts and the overman. According to his oft-debated...
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Are The Rich Responsible For The Poor?
This 7 page paper discusses whether or not the rich have a responsibility for the poor. The essay first presents a hypothetical situation regarding rich and poor people, specifically, a person has just won a huge lottery and has been overwhelmed by...
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Descartes's Meditations and His View of God
This 5 page paper examines Descartes's mediations and looks at his definition of God, and specifically why God cannot be a deceiver. The philosopher's argument is examined for logic and validity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Ring of Gyges: Plato and Herodotus
A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting these two authors
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Questions/Plato's Republic
A 5 page research paper that takes the form of 5 short essays on various topics addressing Plato's Republic. Topics addressed are the nature of the "simple city," and also discussions comparing the fate of the simple city to the dissolution of the...
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Descartes
A 5 page paper which examines Descartes
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Aristotle's Conception of Man as a Political Animal
This 5 page paper looks at Aristotle's The Politics and how man is viewed. The nature of politics is discussed and man is compared with other creatures. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Comparing Plato
This 5 page report compares two of the great classics of ancient Greece and considers the ways in which the two philosophers, Plato and Aristotle presented their points of view. Their different styles as well as their different messages are...
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John Rawls
A 7 page review of Rawls
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A MACHIAVELLIAN VIEW
This 5 paper discusses the basic premise of Machiavelli's philosophies and his work The Prince. A position paper is adopted from these views and common myths dispelled. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Machiavelli: An Analysis
A 12 page paper which examines and analyzes the life and works of Machiavelli. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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