St. Aquinas
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A 3 page essay evaluating St. Aquinas' argument for the existence of God. No bibliography.
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St. Augustine
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4 pages in length. Essay discusses St. Augustine's biography and his arguments for God's existence.
Filename: Augustne.wps

Thomas Aquinas and his Evidence for God
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This 6 page paper looks ate the reasons and theories put forward by Thomas Aquinas (St. Thomas) for the existence of God. The paper concentrate on the Causality argument but also includes Contingency theory. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEaquina.wps

Invalidating the 'First Cause' Argument for God's Existence
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9 pages analytically assessing the concept of 'First Cause.' Citing the work and theories of such historical thinkers as Sartre, Hume, and Kant-- the writer presents both sides of the argument and concludes the analysis by determining that the First Cause argument falls short of proving God's existence (note : writer does not attempt to disprove God's existence- only to invalidate the First Cause argument). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Firstcau.wps

Rational Defense Of Proof Of God Through Teleology
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5 pages in length. From the teleological perspective, nature is a representation of God; therefore, God must intrinsically exist as He, too, is a product of His own creation. David Hume was one of many philosophers who fully supported this argument in support of God's existence, contending that the external world is the ruling force behind the presence of all beings. The writer discusses the belief that there has to be an omnipotent entity responsible for or the order and purpose found in the natural world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCteleo.wps

Soren Kierkegaard, Ludwig Wittgenstein and a Personal Belief in God
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This 5 page report very briefly discusses some of the basic ideas presented by Kierkegaard and Wittgenstein. The author of this paper primarily focuses on one person’s attempt to explain his/her belief, in first-person language, their personal reasons for believing in God to a good friend who is also an atheist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Three Arguments Regarding the Existence of God
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This 9 page report discusses three specific arguments for the existence of God -- cosmological, ontological, and argument from design. It is more than fair to suggest that since the beginning of time, humanity has argued that God does or does not exist. Having established that God exists, the argument then evolves into how God exists and in what frame of reference and how those varying forms of referencing impact modern thinking and religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWgod3.wps

A Critique of Paley's 'Watchmaker' Argument
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3 pages in length. A short, yet insightful critique of Paley's 'watchmaker' argument for the existence of God. The writer briefly presents Paley's logic, discusses the merit of his reasoning, and then proceeds to debate the incompleteness of the philosopher's proposition. While we can say that a person created a clock or a watch, we can not necessarily say with the use of such an analogy that anything even remotely similar to a person designed the universe. After all, a person could not have created the material that a rock is made from...A person could not have create the basic natural elements. A watch exists because a person made it but a watch is not the most basic element--(Further reasoning provided in essay). No Bibliography.
Filename: Paleygod.wps

The Ontological Argument of St. Anselm of Canterbury & Gaunilo's Response
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St. Anselm of Canterbury's Ontological Argument, his substantive reasoning for the existence of God, is outlined in his 'Proslogion.' Though the essential components to St. Anselm's argument were utilized by philosophers and theologians in later years, including Immanuel Kant, it was not without criticism. Gaunilo, a monk of the abbey of Mamoutier, did not accept the premises presented by St. Anselm, and Gaunilo wrote a his retort to St. Anselm's suppositions entitled 'A Reply on Behalf of the Fool.' This 6 page paper presents an overview of the arguments of St. Anselm and then reflects upon the significance of the challenge presented by Gaunilo. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Stanselm.wps

Analysis of Irigaray's Spiritual Ideas
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This 5 page thesis paper delves into this feminist writer's ideas about spirituality and religion. She is compared with Simone de Beauvoir. Irigaray's outstanding contribution to women's spirituality is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA018Iri.rtf

The Influence of Locke and Rousseau on the Constitution
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6 pages in length. Discussion of how John Locke's 'Second Treatise on Government' and Jean Jacque Rousseau's 'Discourse on the Origin of Inequality' influenced the Constitution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAconst.wps

Aristotle and Aquinas on Ethics
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A 5 page paper which discusses the ethics of Thomas Aquinas in 'Treatise of Law,' and Aristotle in 'Nicomachean Ethics.' While both works address some of the same philosophical concerns, in regards to morality and ethics, Aristotle sees these conditions as varying depending upon varying factors, while Aquinas' notions are much more concrete and inclusively involve religion and God. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAaraq.wps

Comparison / Aristotle vs. St. Thomas Aquinas' Views on Kingship
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A 5 page paper discussing the views held by Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas regarding the duties, honors, and processes of kingship. No bibliography sources are listed.
Filename: Kingaq.wps

Cultural Relativism in Philosophy
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This 6 page paper explores the issue of cultural relativism in the context of arguments made by Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA014Cul.rtf

Why Hylemorphism is Preferred Over Materialism
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A 5 page paper which explains why the metaphysical concept of hylemorphism is preferred over materialism, specifically considering the positions of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGhylmor.wps

Young, Aristotle, Aquinas and Hume
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A 6 page paper that considers the notion of justice as presented by these four philosophers. The writer examines how Young's concept of justice challenged the premises set by Aristotle, Aquinas and Hume. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Yaah.rtf

Cross-Cultural Philosophical Views on Life & The Nature of Man
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A 4 page essay on philosophical theories concerning life, how it should be lived, moral decision, and what it means to exist. Examined and compared are ideologies expounded by Aristotle (Greek), Egaleman (Native Indian), Bhagavad-Gita (Hindu), etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Philalex.wps

Essays in Philosophy / God & Nature of Man's Soul
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3 pages worth of philosophies concerning God's existence and the validity of Western bible myths/stories. Also examined are the nature of man and his soul. Discussed are the applicable theories of Aristotle, Descartes, and Hume. No Bibliography.
Filename: Philessa.wps

Ontology as it Relates to Philosophy
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A 7 page paper that considers the concept of ontology as it relates to philosophy, with specific concern for the works of Heidegger, Aristotle and St. Anselm. This paper first presents a basic overview of the ontological, and then considers the significance of the ontological argument within the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Ontol.wps

A Modern-Day Philosophical Dialogue With Aristotle
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This 6 page research paper is a dialogue with Aristotle disputing some of his most famous philosophical conclusions. Specifically examined are Aristotle's contentions regarding the existence of God, women and slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Applied Philosophical Essays
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11 pages worth of philosophical essays (7 essays to be exact). Mentioned are Hume, Descartes, Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. Essays are available for individual sale. Please e-mail a request for more detailed information.
Filename: 7philes.rtf

Applied Philosophical Essays # 2
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33 pages containing 16 brief essays. Approximately 8 of these are about the philosophies of Aristotle and the remaining 8 discuss those of Kant and/or Bentham. Please e-mail a request for more detailed information or to purchase in parts/sections. No bibliography.
Filename: Aristotl.wps

Aristotle / An Overview
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A 4 page overview of Aristotle and his contributions to modern thought. Bibliography lists fives of Aristotle's works and two additional critical sources.
Filename: Aristot.wps

Aristotle and Plato - A Comparison
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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 differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle And Plato / Politics
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5 pages in length. The differences that exist between the political views of Aristotle and Plato help one to fully comprehend the expansiveness of political theory. While Aristotle was more of a benevolent statesman, Plato adopted a decidedly more stringent approach to the concept of governing. Assessing the comparison of these two distinct methods of bureaucratic rule provides for a broader understanding of the political process as it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCaripl.wps

Aristotle and Substance
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A 5 page paper that looks at Aristotle's 'Metaphysics' and 'Physics' and considers his determinations about the meaning of matter. The writer considers not only the quesiton 'what is matter?' but also what entities would be considered matter. No additional sources cited.
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Aristotle and the Meaning of “the Mean”
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This 5 page report discusses the ancient philosopher Aristotle (384 -322 BCE) and his idea of the “mean.” Aristotle saw the universe as a balance measured between the two endpoints: one end is anchored by form without matter, and matter without form anchors the other end. He distinguished two kinds of “virtue,” or human excellence: moral and intellectual. It is virtue that is the mean between excess and deficiency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle on the Acquisition of Virtue
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A 4 page paper which describes and explains the acquisition of virtue in Aristotle's ethical theory. Specifically considered is the place of prudence in Aristotle's position, as described in 'Nicomachean Ethics.'
Filename: Arvirtue.wps

Aristotle vs. Barbara Whitehead / Marriage & Friendship
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A 7 page paper that considers the idea of marriage based in friendship as presented by both Aristotle and Barbara Whitehead. The writer demonstrates Aristotle's belief in the necessity of virtue and argues this in terms of the risks presented by Whitehead. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Arisbarb.wps

Aristotle vs. Epictetus / Virtue
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts how these two ancient philosophers would have felt toward the virtue of 'patience' as outlined by Aristotle. The writer demonstrates through this example how these two philosophers differed in some fundamental issues which contributed to the basis of their ideas. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Arisepic.wps

Aristotle vs. Plato's Views on the Soul
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A 4 page paper which compares Aristotle's and Plato's views on the soul, as described in their works 'Nicomachean Ethics,' 'On the Soul,' 'The Republic' and 'Phaedo.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Plarsoul.wps

Aristotle's 'Politics' / Applied To The Present
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A 6 page paper analyzing the concepts and topics developed in Arisotle's 'Politics' and how they apply to contemporary politics. Discusses their applicability to the modern political phenomenon and process Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Arip.wps

Aristotle's 'Politics'/ Individuals And The State
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A 4 page research paper on Aristotle's Politics and the relationship between the state and the individual. The writer details Aristotle's theories of citizenship, education, and individual virtue. No bibliography.
Filename: Plato2.wps

Aristotle's 'Rhetoric'
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A 5 page paper that considers the metaphysical, axiological and epistemological considerations presented in Aristotle's Rhetoric. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Totle.wps

Aristotle's Concept of Human Nature in Terms of Justice & Education
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This 8 page research paper examines Aristotle's ideas about human nature. Specifically discussed are the roles of justice and education in the Aristotelian concept of human nature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Arihuman.wps

Aristotle's Contributions
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This 7 page paper examines Aristotle's theories in light of other philosophers who came before and after him. An emphasis is placed on the philosopher's theories concerning cosmology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA010Ari.rtf

Aristotle's Defense of Naturalistic Realism
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A 4 page paper which examines Aristotle's defense of ‘natural' realism as described in Book I of 'Politics,' specifically explaining to the student arguments concerning the nature of women and the natural slave.
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Aristotle's Natural Philosophy
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The Aristotelian conception of nature is founded on an inner principle reflected in regular patterns of change and development. The process of change is observable in the actions of humans. The obvious correlation between the actions of the individual and the form of process within the Universe is an observable and explainable within the logical confines of both science and philosophy. This 5 page paper examines the viability of Aristotelian philosophy of nature in today's world and its indisputability due largely to the modern preoccupation with the material in the absence of faith in the ability of man to rise to the challenge of human potential. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Arisnaph.wps

Aristotle's Philosophy of Nature Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper examines Aristotle's philosophy of nature and how it formed the foundation for modern-day realism. Specifically discussed is Aristotle's ‘natural philosophy' as developed in his works Metaphysics and Physics. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Arisnat.wps

Classical & Modern Philosophy In The Eye Of A PostModern World
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An 8 page paper discussing that the philosophers of both the classical and modern traditions actually have little to say of relevance to the post-modern world. Philosophical theorists discussed include Aristotle ('Nichomachean Ethics'), Rousseau ('Social Contract'), Hobbes ('Leviathan') and Karl Marx ('Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts'). Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Modernth.wps