Academic papers on Philosophy

Raimond Gaita
This 5 page report briefly discusses the ideas of Raymond Gaita, professor of moral philosophy and author, regarding the most fundamental issues associated with love, truth, and justice. However, the fact that he addresses the most fundamental...
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Paracelsus
5 pages. About the life history of Phillippus aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, also known as Paracelsus (1493-1541). Explains his important contributions of chemistry, medicine and science as well as his life history. Bibliography...
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Oedipus: Motivation For Character Actions
5 pages in length. The writer discusses why certain characters act in certain ways, addressing such issues as fate, free will and heroism. No additional sources cited.
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John Rawls And John Locke: Liberalism
5 pages in length. Understanding the philosophical underpinnings of John Locke and John Rawls as they relate to liberalism requires one to delve into the sometimes-murky yet often controversial world of social and political perspective. Indeed,...
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Lockean Tradition and Duality in American Life
5 pages. In expanding on the statement that the Lockean tradition is the basis for the development of the dual tradition in American life, there is no question that the United States of America was built on a foundation of democracy and liberty for...
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How the Political, Social and Educational Influences During the Lives of Burke, Locke, Rawls, Nozick, Mill and Dewey were Reflected in their Later Works
This is a 6 page paper on the historical context in the lives of Edmund Burke, John Locke, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, John Stuart Mill, and John Dewey. Edmund Burke, John Locke, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, John Stuart Mill, and John Dewey could all...
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GENDER AND SEXUALITY: POSTMODERN VERSUS HUMANIST VIEWS
This 5 page paper discusses humanism of the past and postmodern views of gender and sexuality as portrayed in the movies/plays: Madame Butterfly, Gods and Monsters and Cunnamulla. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Plato
A 7 page paper which examines Plato
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TABLE OF VIRTUES AND OEDIPUS
This 5 page paper applies Aristotle's table of virtues and the Golden Mean to the tale, Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. Examples are pulled from the text and cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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THE CURE FOR LIFE
This 13 page paper examines various religious belief systems, such as Christian and Hinduism, in a philosophical dissertation on what each proposes as a 'cure for life'. Veiw of after life, temptation, death and why mankind NEEDs God. A discussion...
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A Comparison of the Theories of Polybius and Hobbes
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the theories of these two philosophers. Their ideas are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Meaning of Descartes's Meditations
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Mediations. The purpose of the mediations is also explained. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle's View of Democracy
This 6 page paper delves into Politics and Nicomachean Ethics as well as writings about Aristotle. It thoroughly examines the concept of democracy with a focus on what Aristotle believed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Views of Karl Marx
5 pages. This is a critique and explanation of the views of Karl Marx, including his views about export economy, monopolies, and international monopolies. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Piaget and Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Reasoning
5 pages. Both Piaget and Kohlberg have written about the importance of the development of self-esteem and peer groups in children. Adolescent sexuality also adds to identity formation. This paper explains theories by both Piaget and Kohlberg and...
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