Academic papers on Philosophy

John Stuart Mill
A 9 page paper that discusses the major precepts in Mill's Utilitarianism and the major precepts in Mill's On Liberty. The writer then discusses the similarities between the two works. Tutorial comments are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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PLATO AND ARISTOTLE
This essay compares the philosophies and politics of the two great Greek thinkers, Plato and Aristotle. The paper examines the two mens' theories on forms and also examines their political views. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Plato/Phaedo
A 5 page essay/research paper that, first of all, examines the arguments set forth presumably by Socrates in this dialogue by Plato, which argues in favor of the immortality of the soul. Then, the writer offers arguments against these positions, and...
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Nietzsche/Will to Power
A 5 page research paper that discussing Nietzsche's philosophy regarding the "will to power." The writer describes how Nietzsche built upon the ideas of Schopenhauer and Lotze. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Marxist Theory and Contemporary Societal Stratification
A 5 page of Marxist theory and how that theory pertains to contemporary social stratification. The author of this paper contends that although our contemporary society appears to be evolving toward a society of classes composed of the very rich and...
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Questions in Philosophy
This 5 page paper is in Q & A format. Hume's ideas about self and perception are discussed as are Aquinas's five proofs of God's existence. Theory is provided and some insights are included as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Rousseau and Nietzsche
A 6 page paper which examines how art and science has an effect on mankind as seen through Rousseau's "The First Discourse" and Nietzsche's "The Use and Abuse of History." No additional sources cited.
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It Is Not Life That Matters, It Is The Courage You Bring To It
6 pages in length. When the student applies this Sir Hugh Walpole quote to his or her life, it will be important to discuss the aspect of living life to the fullest even though the road may be paved with occasional disappointment. Indeed, the very...
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DUTY TO COUNTRY
This 5 page paper deals with the writings and philosophies of Plato (Socrates) and Pericles in regard to personal duty toward one's country. Examples from the Crito and the Funeral Oration are given and cited. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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IT
This 6 page paper deals with the question of humanity and what it is to be human. The answer is based upon the writing of two great philosophers, John Locke and David Hume. Used in the inquiry are the political writing of Hume and the Treatise of...
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Mill: Freedom Of Speech
5 pages in length. In response to the article entitled "New Battles in Old War Over Freedom of Speech," John Stuart Mill would attest to the fact that mankind is bound to the limits provided by the masses. Mill fit into the general history of...
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HOBBES, LOCKE AND THE NEW WORLD
This essay examines the philosophies of "contract theorists" Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, and discusses how their theories impacted European settlers in the New World. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Religious Ethics: Philosophers
A 5 page paper which examines the philosophical perspective of Plato and Aristotle with that of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Gandhi and King: Non-violence
A 5 page paper which examines Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" and compares the non-violent approaches of King to those of Gandhi. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Is Society The Source Of Values?
5 pages in length. Creating a useable value system is humanity's ultimate and forthright goal; indeed, the extent to which society plays a role in this formation is unarguable when one looks across the global community. Bibliography lists 4...
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