Academic papers on Philosophy

John Locke
This 8 page report discusses English philosopher, John Locke (1632-1704), and his belief that the only reason society degenerates to armed conflict and strife is because of a depletion of the essential ingredients of an individual or a community
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Three Philosophical Questions
This 7 page paper answers three questions in philosophy. Plato's concept of forms, Kant's theories of knowledge and the design theory are each explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Rationalist Verses Empiricists Views on Knowledge
An 11 page discussion of the philosophical debates regarding the nature of human knowledge since the beginning of speech itself. Defines the rationalist and empiricist perspectives offering views from philosophers like Kant, Descartes, Spinoza,...
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Karl Marx
This 10 page report discusses the fact that in any discussion or research on the works of Karl Marx, that he had a singular premise, whether it related to politics, economics, or sociology. Marx
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Cephalus' Justice
In The Republic, Socrates becomes involved in a dialogue with Cephalus concerning justice. This 5 page paper explores the meaning of justice for both Cephalus and Glaucon, the purpose of Socrates' questioning of Cephalus and the meaning of...
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Hume and Aquinas: Perspectives on Religion
A 5 page paper which presents the philosophical views of David Hume and Thomas Aquinas on religion. The paper argues for both sides of beliefs, but essentially sides with the views of David Hume. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Plato & Aristotle on Forms
A 5 page essay that seeks to explain the differences between the way Plato and Aristotle explained "forms." The writer, after discussing this, argues that Aristotle proposed the better explanation of the two. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which earlier philosophical structures, in particular Stoicism and the works of Aristotle, have influenced and contributed to Christian principles of moral value, integrity and the definition of the social...
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Friendship: Aristotle and Augustine
A 5 page paper which discusses the views of friendship maintained by Aristotle and Augustine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Descartes' "Meditations On First Philosophy": Cultivating A Sense Of Wonder About The World
5 pages in length. The writer chooses Meditation III -- Of God: that He exists -- to illustrate how Descartes cultivates a sense of wonder about the world. No additional sources cited.
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Science Considered in Peter Kosso's "Reading the Book of Nature"
A 5 page paper which examines whether or not science generates truth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Mill's View on Freedom of Expression
This 10 page paper explores John Stuart Mill's On Liberty and how it relates to freedom of expression. Quotes from the work are included. Many examples from contemporary society are provided. The concept of personal freedom is explored in depth. ...
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Rousseau And Legislation
5 pages in length. Within the realm of life exists inherent elements to one's existence; paramount to man's existence is the concept of natural rights. Philosophers have long postulated what, exactly, these rights consist of within the massive...
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The Nature of Being
This 7 page paper is in two parts, the first part considers the beliefs and thoughts of Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes. The second part moves on to Heraclitus and Parmenides. Both parts of the paper look at the similarities and differences and...
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Learning to Die is Learning to Live: "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "Sacred Art of Dying"
A 5 page paper which discusses how the term "learning to live is learning to die," as presented in Mitch Albom's book "Tuesdays with Morrie," is a theme also found in Kenneth Kramer's "The Sacred Art of Dying." Bibliography lists 4 additional...
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