Critical Thinking, Research Skills And Errors In Thinking
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how critical thinking improves life; how research skills apply to the work environment; and the Chicken Little Syndrome. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Criticisms of Cartesian Dualism in the 20th Century
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A 10 page paper which examines the criticisms of Cartesian dualism in the 20th century. Sources used and cited were provided by the student in fax form. As such there is no bibliography included.
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Critics of Descartes' Rationalism
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This 5 page paper examines concepts in philosophy with a focus on Descartes' ideas. Various critics are discussed including Hume and Feyerabend. The film Mindwalk is noted as being in conflict with Descartes' concepts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA545Des.rtf

Critique of Hobbes's View on Political Order and the Nature of Man
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Hobbes's theories and critiques his political philosophy that is contingent on his ideas about man. Quotes from Leviathan are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Critique on Hume's Of the Original Contract
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This 5 page paper looks at Hume's work on social contracts and provides some support for the thesis. The ideas are explored in depth and contemporary examples are provided. No additional sources cited.
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Critiques Of Ethical Relativism
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9 pages in length. One of the fundamental principles of existence is that of ethical relativism, which provides the concepts of how people incorporate ethical occurrences throughout their daily existence. Indeed, the issues behind ethics and morality are critical to defining what meaning truly represents. Of those who have addressed these concepts, Michele Moody-Adams, Gilbert Harman, David Wong and John L. Mackie stand out as being most intimately associated. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Cultural Diversity in a Changing World
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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 inclusive of Immanual Kant. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Relativism
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5 pages. This paper argues the thesis that any cultural-relativist argument is, to some extent self-serving as it represents only the interests of the government, person or group representing that argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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CULTURAL RELATIVISM ACCORDING TO JAMES RACHELS
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This 5 page paper examines the theories of cultural relativism as explained by James Rachels. Issues covered include definition and examples of relativism, arguments for and against relativism, and comparison/contrast to absolutism. Quotes given from the text and cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBculrach.rtf

Cultural Values in Greek Society
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A 4 page paper which examines the Old Oligarch, Plato's Republic, and Pericles' Funeral Oration as they offer up glimpses at the cultural values of ancient Greek society. No additional sources cited.
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Culture, Education and Legislation in Plato's Laws
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This 4 page paper discusses the relationship of culture to education and legislation in Plato's "Laws." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe": Important Contexts
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6 pages in length. The social and philosophical context that resides within the literary masterpiece of Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" exemplifies the nature of individualism and how this notion is often misconstrued within society's confined boundaries of human behavior. To be unique within a world of sameness is a quest sought by many people; however, it is by way of such an objective that one becomes labeled as selfish and intolerant of commonly accepted methods. This negative connotation of individualism – which is to maintain an independence from the norm – has cast an even darker meaning upon striving to achieve one's own distinctiveness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dante's View of the Physical World
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This 7 page paper looks at how Dante views the physical world, and the mysteries of life. The paper argues that he sees the physical world as important. Many concepts are discussed including the soul, heaven, hell and purgatory. Aristotle's ideas are also noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dante’s Search for Truth in “The Divine Comedy” and Man’s Understanding of the Nature of the Universe
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This is a 5 page paper on Dante’s search for truth in “The Divine Comedy”. Dante’s “The Divine Comedy” tells of the central character’s journey through hell, purgatory and heaven. In hell, The Inferno, Dante is guided by Virgil whom shows him the sinners from earth and tells him of how they differentiate from those in purgatory. Dante’s questions about truth begin when he examines the sheer numbers of those in hell and continues until his revelation in heaven (Paradiso) at the end of the work. Acceptance of Dante’s well patterned universe however has been debated over the centuries as a possible explanation of the metaphysical nature of the universe. Dante insisted that his work not be taken as one of fiction and because of this many theologians applauded his explanation of a well ordered universe where man was punished directly for his sins. Others believe that the acceptance of Dante’s order of the universe is based on if man lives for his time on earth or if he lives for the life after. For those who live for today, man may either accept or deny Dante’s order or decide that man is not able to understand or should not understand the nature of the universe. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dark Night of the Soul and Interior Castles
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An 8 page paper which examines the perspective of the “dark night of the spirit” as seen in St. John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul and St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle. No additional sources cited.
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Daru's Decision in Albert Camus' Short Story, "The Guest" As an Example of Existentialism
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A 5 page paper which considers how the Existentialist philosophy is depicted in Daru's decision to allow Balducci's Arab prisoner choose his own destiny. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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David Armstrong's 'Nature of the Mind'
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A 3 page paper discussing philosopher David Armstrong's theories about the 'Nature of the Mind.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
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David Hume
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In 5 pages the author counters David Hume's claim that God does not exist. "The conclusive evidence that exists all around proves that God does indeed exist. Hume has examined the evidence of God and has turned a blind eye to it. He has made up his mind that God does not exist. He has become prejudice against the evidence of God, and dismissed it simply because he chose not to believe in it." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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David Hume -- Objective and Subjective Morality
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This 4 page report discusses Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume (1711-1776) and his ideas regarding the objectivity and subjectivity of morality. Critics during his time criticized Hume’s theories for being sinfully Godless. And yet, by the end of the century Hume was recognized as the founder of the moral theory of utility. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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David Hume and Human Understanding
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This 7 page report discusses the Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume (1711-1776). Hume’s thinking on morality is the concept of sympathy, which he views as the basis of interaction between people and the wellspring of human happiness. He then defines morality as the qualities that are approved in whomever they happen to appear and by virtually everybody else. As a result, he sets himself up in this “Enquiry,” to discover the broadest possible grounds for those approvals. He finds those grounds of approval in “feelings” rather than “knowing.” He determines that moral decisions are established as a result of moral sentiment rather than understanding. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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David Hume And Racism
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This 5 page paper explores the possibility that David Hume was a racist. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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David Hume and the Rules of Justice
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This 5 page report discusses the attitudes of David Hume (1711-1776) regarding justice and why justice is an artificial virtue. The foundation of Hume’s thinking on morality is the concept of sympathy, which he views as the basis of interaction between people and the wellspring of human happiness. He then defines morality as the qualities that are approved in whomever they happen to appear and by virtually everybody else. As a result of such thinking, he sets out to discover the broadest possible grounds for those approvals. He finds those grounds of approval in “feelings” rather than “knowing” and determines that moral decisions are established as a result of moral sentiment. It is here that the concept of utility arises. Hume asserts that qualities are valued either for their agreeableness, either to the owner of the quality or to the person or persons affected by the quality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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David Hume Ethical Theories
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An 8 page paper that discusses Hume's theories of ethics and moral philosophy. Hume made important and lasting contributions to moral theory, which became the foundation for subsequent philosophers. As an example, it was Hume who first wrote of utility in relation to ethical conduct and decisions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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David Hume on Causality
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A 5 page paper that describes Hume's argument against causality and argues that Hume's contentions as to the limited nature of causality are unfounded. Hume argues that existing knowledge, created from the habitual activities of man, is the only way to perceive an object. Kant, among other philosophers, have disagreed with Hume's belief, noting that objects are based within the context of other objects and causality is a necessary and reasonable assertion. Two primary sources cited.
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David Hume on Determinism and Free Will
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A 5 page essay that investigates the beliefs of eighteenth century philosopher David Hume on determinism and free will. The writer explains Hume's compatibilist views that are put forth in his book An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. No additional sources cited.
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David Hume on God
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A 5 page paper which examines whether true knowledge of God is possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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David Hume on Miracles
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A 6 page discussion of David Hume's argument concerning the validity of miracles. Details his argument against inductive reasoning and his contentions that absolute skepticism is correct, that science had no authority, and that miracles are a violation of the laws of nature. Emphasizes that while Hume's critique of miraculous claims comprises a skeptical rationalism which formed a major challenge to the religious beliefs of his time period, it is a critique which has many faults in its own. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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David Hume on Natural Religion
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This 4 page paper discusses David Hume's work, "Discourses on Natural Religion." It summarizes Cleanthes's argument; Philo's argument; standardizes Cleanthes's; discusses it; and evalutes it. Bibliography lists 3 source.
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David Hume's Attack Upon Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle And Plotinus
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses Hume's desparaging opinion of the others philosophers' beliefs in relation to existence, oneness and matter. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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David Hume's Critique Of Mankind's Knowledge Of Causal Relationships
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how the very nature of David Hume's critique of mankind's knowledge of causal relationships revolves around the notion of whether or not one variable truly causes another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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David Hume’s “Obligation of Promises”
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This 8 page report discusses Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume’s (1711-1776) thinking on the “obligation of promises” as expressed in his “Treatise of Human Nature.” Hume believed that participation in a just society requires an individual’s obligation to the promise to support that government. It is not based on fear but what Hume referred to as “enlightened self-interest.” Hume was certain that freedom and exchange in the marketplace depend on obligation to promises. As a result, compliance to government is also required in order to keep one’s promises. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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David Hume’s “On the Standard of Taste”
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A 5 page paper which examines Hume’s position on the rules governing art, by outlining the arguments he presents for and against, considers whether or not his arguments have any flaws, how his interpretation compares with Plato’s and discusses which argument is more persuasive and why. No additional sources are used.
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David Hume’s Ideas Regarding Art and Good Taste
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This 11 page report discusses Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume (1711-1776) who stated that art is not “a form of understanding or morality” and that art “does not fall under the concepts of necessity or freedom.” This report looks at such statements in the context of Hume’s skepticism and addresses how such ideas fit in with Hume’s larger views on utilitarianism. The writer of the report does agree with Hume’s assertion that art should be done for it's own sake, independent of objective law and morality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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David Hume/Dialogues
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A 5 page research paper that examines eighteenth century philosopher David Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion. The writer gives an overall view of the work, discussing the main points of Hume's thesis and the structure of the work. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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David Hume/On the Immortality of the Soul
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A 4 page analysis of Hume's essay "On the Immortality of the Soul." In this essay, Hume expressed skepticism regarding all of the arguments prevalent at that time that presented the soul as immortal and argued that belief in the soul's immortality cannot be proven, but must be accepted on faith and divine revelation. No additional sources cited.
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David Hume: Radical Empiricist's Principle
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6 pages in length. David Hume asserts the radical empiricists principle: "All our ideas come from impressions." The manner by which one could determine the implications this principle has upon the remainder of Hume's philosophy is to digest the philosopher's theories as a whole, rather than compartmentalizing them into individual sectors. Indeed, some may argue that Hume is not consistent in his application of this treatment; however, when one looks more closely at the fundamental basis of Hume's collective thoughts, it becomes significantly easier to see that his consistency is not worthy of questioning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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David Hume: Skepticism, Understanding, and Resolution
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This 5 page report discusses the work of Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume (1711-1776) regarding and his skepticism related to the processes of human understanding. Those issues and doubts are presented, as well as how Hume resolves such doubts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. BWhuinq.rtf
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David Tracy’s Understanding of Hermeneutics and Its Application to Theology
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This is a 12 page paper discussing David Tracy’s understanding of hermeneutics and its application to theology. As a representative of the Chicago School of theology, David Tracy along with his colleagues has challenged the traditional approach to theology with one which is considered more “correlational”. In other words, the Scriptures along with all classic texts cannot be interpreted without taking into account their contextual influences. Correlational theology studies not only the classical theological interpretation of religious texts but also depends a great deal upon the cooperation between “other interpreters of the human condition” including anthropologists, philosophers, sociologists, psychologists and literary scholars among many others (Jeanrond, 1998). This approach also reflects some of the basic concepts of nonfoundationalism as proposed by Thiel (1994) which has fundamental problems with the traditional Christian assumptions which are readily accepted in the interpretation of the Scriptures and also advocates the inclusion of contextual influences on theological study. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Death and the Maiden
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(5 pp) Death and the Maiden is 1995 film staring Weaver and Kinsley played to mixed reviews and is being used to discuss philosophy is this paper.
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DECARTES, PLATO AND SENSATION RELATED TO KNOWLEDGE
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This 5-page paper compares and contrasts Plato and Descartes and their views on use of the senses as they pertain to knowledge acquisition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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