Academic papers on Philosophy

Skepticism/Hume, Unger and Nagel
A 3 page research paper/essay that analyzes the positions of David Hume peter Unger and Thomas Nagel's on skepticism. The writer presents the skeptic position and then argues against it. Bibliography lists 1 source, but is incomplete.
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The Ideologies of David Hume
An 8 page overview of Hume
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Aristotle & Augustine/Religion & Ethics
A 3 page essay/research paper that contrasts Aristotle's ethics against those of Augustine. Contrasting with these two extremes, contemporary philosopher William Frankena has sought to bring secular and religious moral philosophy into constructive...
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Alasdair MacIntyre/Katie Cannon
A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares the positions of Alasdair MacIntyre in his book After Virtue with the sentiments expressed by Katie Cannon in her book Katie's Canon. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Psychology of Intelligence: Nature Verses Nurture
A 9 page discussion of the question of just what it is that determined our intelligence. The author compares the various theories which have been purported over time, noting the controversy associated with the theory that genetics play a role in...
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A COMPARISON/CONTRAST OF LOCKE AND DESCARTES
This 5 page paper discusses the philosophy of Locke's assumption of certainty without innate ideas and Descartes' philosophy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hume: Basing the Future on the Past
A 3 page paper discussing the skeptical doubts that Hume presents in Section IV of
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John Locke and David Hume on Power, Cause and Effect and Necessary Connections in their Essays Concerning Human Understanding
This is a 5 page paper discussing Locke and Hume
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Comparing and Contrasting Eros According to Aristophanes and Freud:
This 7 page paper discusses how both Freud and Aristophanes viewed the idea of eros. This paper examines issues such as the origin of sexual preferences, the relationship between sexuality and love, and the selectivity of eros. Bibliography lists...
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Locke and Berkeley on Primary and Secondary Qualities
A 4 page paper discussing Locke
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A Dialogue on the Belief in the Existence of God
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...
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Perspectives on Death of Those Who are Willing to Give Their Lives for a Cause
This 5 page paper looks at various perspectives on death. The idea that someone is willing to give up his or her life for a cause is paramount. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Freedom According to the Great Philosophers
This 7 page paper provides an overview of thought on freedom. Theories of Marx, Hegel and Kant are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Malcolm's Analysis of Descartes' Dreaming Argument
This 3 page paper looks at Norman Malcolm's argument that opposes Descartes' first meditation which is also known as the dreaming argument. Both sides are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hobbes' View of Human Nature
This 7 page paper looks at the theories of Thomas Hobbes and how he views the nature of man. War and why it manifests is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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