Academic papers on Philosophy

Heidegger & The 4th Chapter Of 'Time and Being'
A 6 page paper that provides and overview of the fourth chapter of Heidegger's Time and Being. Heidegger's progression of his concept of Dasein culminates in a major realization central to chapter 4--the acceptance of the 'who' of Dasein as Das Man....
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Heidegger And Strauss
A 5 page analysis of the similarities and differences between the philosophy of Martin Heidegger and Leo Strauss. Heidegger was a major figure in contemporary existentialist thought and one of the important influences in 20th century European...
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Scientific Method
A 4 page paper examining different aspects of scientific methods as illustrated in the book 'Science and Its Ways of Knowing,' edited by ** and the work by Richard Pirsig, 'On Scientific Method.' Each of the works illustrates that science is a very...
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Absolutism vs. Relativism Analyzed
This 10 page research paper examines this historic philosophical argument through definition and example. Specifically discussed are the philosophical writings of the Greek Sophists, Niccolo Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, St. Thomas Aquinas, Michel...
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Emotivism vs Subjectivism
A 5 page philosophical essay. In determining the value of methods, it is necessary to examine just what they are and the potential value of each. It is also necessary to examine their shortcomings in order to be aware of them, and perhaps even...
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Argument By Analogy
A 10 page exploration of one of the simplest and commonly used form of inductive reasoning, 'argument by analogy.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Inductive Reasoning
A 4 page paper which examines the differences between deductive and inductive reasoning. The writer gives numerous examples that illustrate the problems inherent in inductive logic. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Pluralism Analyzed
This 12 page research paper examines the pluralism school of philosophical thought. Specifically discussed are its evolution from early monism and dualism, the early remnants of pluralism reflected in the teachings of Anaxagoras, Empedocles,...
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Philosophy of 'Eliminative Materialism' by Paul Churchland
A 3 page paper discussing Paul Churchland's theory of 'Eliminative Materialism.' Bibliography lists one sources.
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If We Are Social Animals, Then Whose Perspective Do We Adopt / John Rawls' or Robert Nozick's?
A 10 page paper that explores the difference between the theories of justice espoused by these two prominent Harvard philosophers, focusing particularly on concepts of cooperation for mutually beneficial goals, and alternative concepts for the just...
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Rawls' Theory of Justice
A 5 page paper on John Rawls' 'Theory of Justice' in reference to how some individuals believe his theories are too individualistic and others believe them to not be individualistic enough. A brief illustration of Rawls' theory is presented,...
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John Rawls' Original Position
This 8 page paper discusses John Rawls theory of fairness and justice. Specifically, the essay addresses Rawls' principles concerning inequality in society, when they are just and when they are not just. This discussion inherently must include a...
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John Rawls' Difference Principle and Original Position
John Rawls has been described as the foremost political philosopher of the twentieth century. His philosophy is aligned with Kant and addresses both the ethical forms of political systems and economic theories. This 6 page paper addresses Rawls'...
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Dworkin, Mills And Rawls: Article Summarization
5 pages in length. The writer summarizes three articles: Ronald Dworkin's 'Is affirmative action doomed?,' Mills' 'Of the limits to the authority of society over the individual,' and John Rawls' 'A theory of justice.' No additional sources cited.
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The Philosophy Of John Dewey / Aesthetics & Experience
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic elements of aesthetics as described in John Dewey's explanation of experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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