A Critique of Education According to Plato and Aristotle
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This 4 page paper examines the current American education system using Aristotle and Plato's ideas as a springboard for discussion. The philosophy of education is discussed in general. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Critique on the Philosophy of Epictetus
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This 4 page paper describes his work sometimes referred to as The Manual. The ideas are critiqued and other philosophy is discussed. Virtue and compassion are two things explored. No additional sources cited.
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A Dialog Between Philosophers
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This 4 page paper provides a mock discussion between three philosophers--Socrates, Russell and Krishnamurti--and how they might respond to a question regarding course choices. A bit about each philosopher is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Dialogue on the Belief in the Existence of God
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This is a 7 page paper presenting a possible dialogue regarding arguments about the belief in the existence of God. A theoretical dialogue between a theist (T) and an atheist (A) includes various arguments in regards to the belief in the existence of God including reference to works by C.S. Lewis, Richard Taylor, Anselm, W.T. Stace and Alan Watts among others. While several of the fundamental arguments are denied by the atheist, overall a denial of belief of the existence of God cannot be maintained based on most of the theist’s arguments relating to the fact that through reason, intuition and moral actions, people have come to believe in something which exists outside of the natural world yet remains influential within it; a belief in the existence of God which cannot be denied. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A Discussion on Descartes's First Mediation
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This 4 page paper contemplates issues prompted by Descartes's first mediation. For example, it is argued that while nothing can be known for sure , that does not mean that knowledge does not exist at all. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Discussion on the Mind
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This 4 page essay explores the popular view of the mind in addition to Wittgenstein's. Various themes and possibilities are explored Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Failed Argument: There Is No God That Is Omniscient, Omnipotent and Perfectly Good
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This 5 page paper argues that the idea that God is not omniscient, omnipotent and perfectly good fails, because a being that does not exhibit these qualities is not God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Failing Argument
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This 4 page paper argues that it is possible to show how an argument fails by following the premise and the way that one breaks down, calling all into question. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Fictitious Discussion Between Hobbes and Kant
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This 3 page paper examines the issue of enlightenment and supposes how a discussion on the subject might go between these two philosophers. Ideas about human nature are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Fresh Look at Suicide
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This 7 page paper takes a look at the ethics of suicide and whether or not the public has a moral responsibility to stop it. Individual rights are held high in this thoughtful look at a controversial topic. The ideas of Hume and Szasz are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A General Overview of Philosophy
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of a range of questions on philosophy, including questions concerning Socrates, Descartes, Kant's Categorical Imperative, the Stoics, Mary Daly and Robert Nozick. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A Hypothetical Discussion between Socrates from Plato’s “Republic” and Hector from Homer’s “The Iliad” in Regards to War and Justice
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This is a 4 page paper which develops a line of discussion between Socrates and Hector from “The Iliad”. In Plato’s “The Republic” written in 360 BCE, Socrates is presented in different levels of dialogue which in many instances examine the aspect of war and justice. In Book I (332a-336d), Socrates discusses aspects of justice in war with Polemarchus, the lord of war. The dialogue between Polemarchus in regards to some just actions during war could be seen an area in which Hector from Homer’s “The Iliad” written in 800 BCE would have plenty of input if given the chance. While Hector originally comes off as a staid warrior, similar to that of Polemarchus, Hector nevertheless is able to negotiate and implement contracts with his “enemies” which would in the end be satisfactory to Socrates who found justice was not necessarily found in treating a friend well and an enemy cruelly but indeed treating a just man justly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Just Society According to Plato and Marx
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This 5 page paper contemplates the idea of a just society by looking at Plato's Republic and Marxian theory. The ideas of each author are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Kantian Perspective on Abortion
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A 5 page argumentative research paper/essay that examines the issue of abortion from a Kantian perspective normality that argues that abortion is no always wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Kantian Perspective on Sartre's Well Known Dilemma
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This 3 page paper examines Sartre's problem where one is given a choice to allow one surviving son to join the armed forces. The dilemma is discussed in respect to Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Look at Aristotle's View on the Educated Mind
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This 3 page paper examines Aristotle's statement "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." The statement is interpreted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Look at Different Ideas About the Human Mind, Evolution and Culture
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This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Ian Steward and Jack Cohen's Figments of Reality with Diamond's Guns, Germs and Steel. Ideas about evolution, the mind and culture and how it interrelates are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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A Look at O'Leary-Hawthorne's Arguments for Atheism
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This 7 page paper focuses on the author's point concerning a priori knowledge. The arguments for atheism are explored. No additional sources cited.
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A Look at Rationalism and Empiricism
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This 3 page paper examines the characteristics of the philosophical traditions of seventeenth century rationalism and eighteenth century empiricism and compares them to Aristotle and Plato's views. Many quotes are included Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A Look at the Theories Posed by Rawls and Nozick
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5 pages in length. Philosopher John Rawls' contention of justice states that if a particular institution imparts its own definition of equity that does not equate with the masses, then that institution must either be abolished or reformed. Indeed, the author's egalitarian argument is based upon the fact that justice, in and of itself, is the sole factor that supports social institutions; however, the concept of justice must be the same across the board in order for it to be properly implemented. This paper compares Rawls' theory to that of Nozick's entitlement of a free market. Bibliography shows 5 sources.
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A Look at Utilitarianism
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This 4 page paper examines the concept of utilitarianism, defines it and goes on to explore positive and negative aspects of the theory. The concept is briefly compared to Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A MACHIAVELLIAN VIEW
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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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A Personal Moral Philosophy
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This 10 page paper examines a variety of philosophical paradigms and creates a personal moral philosophy. The paper includes subjects such as the categorical imperative, utilitarianism, cultural relativism and others. The role of religion is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Personal Philosophical System
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A 3 page outline of the factors that go into shaping a personal philosophical system. Outlining her own philosophical system, the author contends that our attempts to carefully group individuals of similar philosophies and to apply labels to those groups is inadequate. No sources are listed.
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A Philosophical Consideration of God's Existence
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An 8 page consideration of the question of whether God exists. The author emphasizes the arguments of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas and contrasts them with the arguments of Kant. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Philosophical Consideration of Whether Justified True Belief is Knowledge
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An 8 page paper which examines the traditional account of knowledge, considers Edmund Gettier’s counter example and responses to Gettier’s argument. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Philosophical Exploration of Identity in the Novel
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This 5 page paper focuses on Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders and looks at the issue of identity. The ideas of Hume and Locke are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Philosophical Look at Drug Testing
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This 2 page paper examines the problem that comes with drug testing as it respects different types of employees and people in general. How one examines this problem depends upon one's individual philosophy. Kantian ethics and utilitarianism are positions discussed. No bibliography.
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A Philosophical Look at the Dax Cowart Case
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This 7 page paper looks at this famous case that champions the right to die. The case involves a man who wanted to die, but was not allowed to, and continues to contend that his pain was not worth living through. Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics are used as models to evaluate the case. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A PHILOSOPHICAL PROPOSITION PAPER: DO NOBLE LIES ENCHAIN THE SOUL?
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This 5 page paper compares Plato's Allegory of the Cave to the movie, The Matrix. Emphasis is placed on the question: Do noble likes enchain the soul? Specific examples given from The Matrix and Plato's Cave. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Philosophical View of the Modern World
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which a newspaper report explain events can be seen in terms of philosophical meaning. The position of Pakistan after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre is considered in a New York Times article, that draws attention to the role of personal and state responsibility. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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A position argument for an academic audience
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A paper which sets out the structure and format to be followed when writing a position paper for an academic audience, including Aristotle's three elements of rhetoric. The example chosen for the position paper is the deregulation of the Internet, in the context of censorship and free speech. Bibliography lists 5 sources
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A Resolution for the Mind-Body Problem
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This 5 page paper examines the philosophical problem and provides a solution. The solution is evaluated and the other side taken as well. The mind-body problem is defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A RESPONSE PAPER: DOSTOEVSKY’S UNDERGROUND MAN
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This 5 page paper discusses the observation by the Underground Man about mankind's penchant for seeking out suffering. Examples from literature are used to support this thesis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Response to Thoreau: “Conscious Endeavor”
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This 3 page paper responds to one of Thoreau’s quotes: “I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Successful Life
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A 5 page essay that takes the form of message to a child or grandchild on their twenty-first birthday, which outlines the writer's philosophy on what constitutes a successful life. No bibliography is provided.
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A Textual Consideration of Susan Neiman’s “Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy”
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A 10 page paper which examines the various philosophical inquiries into evil as scrutinized by thinkers since the sixteenth-century Enlightenment. Specifically discussed are how the author goes about tackling this way subject, what is meant by “fire from heaven” in Chapter 1, and who it has in mind, the identity of the ‘architect’ being condemned in Chapter 2 and how philosophers deal with Him, ponders who the thinkers are that brought an ‘end to our illusions’ as referenced in Chapter 3, and contemplates the ‘prophets of homelessness’ described in Chapter 4. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Thoughtful Look at Human Rights
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This 5 page paper defines human rights and looks at the concept historically. Human rights abuse in China is provided as one example. The Constitution of the United States is discussed in how it protects human rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Utilitarian Response Justifying Alien Abductions
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A 3 page exploration of the suggestion that alien beings should be allowed to abduct involuntary human subjects for lethal medical experiments provided that they give humanity a cure for all current and future viral diseases (including AIDS). The author utilizes John Stewart Mill's utilitarian approach to first validate and then to discredit the logic of this approach. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A. Cressy Morrison’s “Seven Reasons Why a Scientist Believes in God”
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This 5 page report discusses the essay written by the scientist A. Cressy Morrison. His essay was written, published, and widely discussed throughout the 1940s and ‘50s. Morrison does not present ideas based only on religious belief but on specific and indisputable facts. No secondary sources listed in bibliography .
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