Academic papers on Philosophy

Plato on Justice
5 pages. The discussion of justice within Plato's Republic. Pointed out are the definitions of justice as told by Thrasymachus and then developed by Glaucon & Adeimentus, and the competing definition offered in response by Socrates....
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The Discourse Ethics of Jurgen Habermas
An 8 page paper which discusses the moral and ethical theories of Jurgen Habermas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The
This 5 page report discusses pre-Socratic philosophy which was born in the Greek cities of Ionia at the end of the 7th century BCE. The establishment of the Ionian school in Miletos should be considered as the actual point of departure for...
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A five page paper which looks at some of the similarities and differences between the political theories of Machiavelli and Locke, in terms of the way in which they perceived the origins and structure of the state and the method of government which...
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Mill v. Kant on Morality
A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares the moral philosophy of eighteenth-century philosopher Immanuel Kant and nineteenth-century philosopher John Stuart Mill, who offer fundamentally different systems for determining the ethics of a given...
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David Hume
This 11 page report discusses Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume (1711-1776) who stated that art is not
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Thrasymachus and Socrates on the Concept of Justice
A 5 page paper which considers whose idea of justice and explanation of how it functions in society is more compelling and why. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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Plato and John Locke -- A Comparison
This 5 page report discusses the thought and writing of Plato and John Locke. The philosophy of both men has influenced the development of many of the aspects of the modern world. Ideas about democracy, enlightenment, self-awareness, and social...
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John Locke
This 5 page report discusses English philosopher, John Locke (1632-1704) and his focus on his beliefs regarding human ideas and the essence of
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David Hume
This 8 page report discusses Scottish philosopher and writer David Hume
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Analysis of Plato
A 5 page paper which examines the role of the individual. No additional sources are used.
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The Nature Of Time
What is time? This 5 page paper attempts to explore the nature of time in terms of the subjective, scientific, religious and philosophical perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Substance And Causality: Aristotelian Theories More Relevant Than Platonic Conjecture
6 pages in length. Examining the relevant worthiness of Aristotelian and Platonic philosophy requires one to assess the fundamental values of both approaches. Indeed, Aristotle may have been Plato's most illustrious pupil, however, he did not...
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Plato/On the Soul
A 5 page research paper that examines Plato's philosophical stance on the soul and how he considered the soul to be composed of three parts. The writer discusses this model for the soul and its ramifications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The End Of Optimism
Murphy's law says that everything that can go wrong, will. This is the essence of pessimism and the premise to the concept that optimism is unfounded. This 5 page paper asks, If man is put on earth only to suffer and die, what use, then, is...
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