Academic papers on Philosophy

Belief, Doubt, and the Modern Mind
A 6 page paper which examines various perspectives concerning belief and doubt in the modern secular world. 11 sources cited. No bibliography provided due to the fact that the sources were provided via fax.
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The Good of the Community Versus the Individual as the Primary Concern
This 5 page paper looks at the views of Machiavelli and Hobbes and compares them to the ides of Plato and Aristotle. Leadership issues are addressed. Some quotes are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Nature of Memory
A 10 page paper which examines whether or not memories are stored in our brains. 9 sources cited but no bibliography included due to the fact that articles were faxed and thus have no source information.
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The Importance of the Painter Analogy
This 4 page paper looks at Descartes' first meditation and specifically at the relevance of the painter analogy. The dreaming argument is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Possibility of Time Travel
This 16 page paper considers the possibility of time travel and looks at the way in which two article deal with arguments that state time travel would result in too many coincidences to be a possibility. The paper looks at two articles Nicholas J J...
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Kant:
A 9 page paper which examines Kant
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Morality According to Kant
This 4 page essay examines Kant's idea that morality should be determined deontologically. The categorical imperative is discussed. No bibliography.
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Parallels in the Philosophies of Richard Rorty and John Dewey
An 11 page discussion of the many parallels which exist in the philosophy of these two twentieth century philosophers. Dewey, in fact, greatly influenced Rorty in his views that the individual should remain a pivotal point in liberal democracy. ...
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The Philosophies of Richard Rorty, John Dewey, and Bertrand Russell
A 5 page comparison of the insight into knowledge provided by these nineteenth and twentieth century philosophers. Russell
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Descartes: The Cogito and Communication With Other Minds and Corporealities of Extension
A 4 page overview of Descartes
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Cultural Diversity in a Changing World
This 5 page paper supports the thesis that government should incorporate opinions of various people in its midst. The paper takes a philosophical angle and includes the ideas of philosophers and sociologists. Various theorists are discussed...
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Prostitution from a Utilitarian Perspective
This 4 page paper argues that prostitution is good for society and takes a utilitarian point of view. Utilitarianism is explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Romantic philosophers
A paper which compares and contrasts several of the thinkers of the Romantic movement, such as Hegel, Rousseau and Schopenhauer, and considers the similarities and differences between their views of perceptions of reality and the relationship...
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Aristotle's Key to Happiness
This 5 page paper contemplates Aristotle's ideas on happiness. Aristotle's claim that the central core of happiness is virtuous rational activity is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ancient Roots of Western Cultural Heritage: Questions, Answers, Comparisons
This is a 30 page paper discussing various questions relating to ancient roots of Western cultural heritage. In regards to a review of ancient roots of Western cultural heritage, various philosophies, concepts, ideals, and political systems are...
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