Academic papers on Philosophy

Enlightenment Versus Religious Thought
This 5 page paper looks at the ideas of Ben Franklin and other Enlightenment thinkers as well as ideas from extreme religious factions. Jonathan Edwards's fiery speech is examined Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Evil in Machiavelli
An 8 page paper which examines the justification of the use of
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PLATO
This 10 page paper discusses the theme of what true love is and was exists for, as supported by the text and philosphy of Plato and his work, the Symposium. Extensive work on the subject, quoting from four scholars on the subject as well as citing...
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Bernard Williams/Kant & Mill on "Jim the Botanist"
A 5 page research paper that analyzes Bernard Williams' ethical dilemma of Jim the botanist. The writer examines the ethical question presented by Williams from the perspective of John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant, before offering personal...
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The Problem of Evil
This 5 page essay takes a look at Hume's arguments regarding the architect of man (or God) and why there is evil in the world. It is argued that evil is necessary due to man's nature and the nature of the world. No bibliography.
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Mill, Freedom of Speech & Panhandling
A 5 page essay that examines John Stuart Mill's stance on liberty and freedom of speech in regards to ordinances banning panhandling. The writer argues that such ordinances violate the civil liberty of the panhandlers according to Mill's principles...
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Ned Williams in
A 10 page paper which is divided into two sections on the subject of work. The first part of the paper analyzes the working condition of Ned Williams in
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John Locke: Freedom, Equality, and Consent as it Relates to Membership in Civil Society
A 5 page overview of Locke
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Emerson and Thoreau
A paper which considers some of the similarities and differences between the philosophies of Emerson and Thoreau, with particular reference to the former's transcendentalism and the latter's perspective on the natural world in Walden.
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Cicero, John Stuart Mill And Martin Luther King, Jr: Liberty, Justice And Freedom
6 pages in length. Theorists have long philosophized about the tenets of liberty, justice and freedom, with many espousing their application to every class, race and gender. That society continues to struggle with providing liberty, justice and...
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A Comparison of Plato and Aristotle
This 5 page paper compares Plato
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Cosmological Argument/Existence of God
A 10 page research paper on the cosmological arguments for the existence of God as formulated by Thomas Aquinas. The writer discusses Aquinas first three proofs of God's existence and then briefly summarizes Hume's skeptic argument against the...
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Infidelity as a Form of Lying
This 9 page paper examines literature and film to demonstrate that lying to cover up infidelity of wrong. Kantian ethics are used as a springboard for discussion. The film Random Hearts is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Terrorism: The Applicability of Marx
A 5 page investigation of the social causes of terrorism. This paper investigates terrorism from a group fractionation standpoint. The author outlines Marx
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Dante
This is a 5 page paper on Dante
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