God Does Exist
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This 10 page essay addresses the question of God's existence. To prove that He does exist the writer cites numerous philosophers who have written on the issue as well as more recent articles regarding the existence of God. As one of the sources cited said, 'Those who try to find substitutes for God not only fail, and often bring down misery on themselves, they throw away something marvelous.' Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Godexist.wps

Rational Arguments for the Existence of God
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An 8 page paper discussing philosophical arguments for the existence of God. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: arggod.doc

Rene Descartes’ ‘Proof’ of God’s Existence, Critiqued By David Hume
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A 9 page paper which presents Rene Descartes’ proof of God’s existence, as considered in his 'Discourse on Method' and 'Meditations on First Philosophy,' then analyzes how British philosopher David Hume would critique Descartes’ deductive conclusions, based on his 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGdhgod.wps

Spinoza's Notion Of God & The Link Between God And Nature
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This 7 page paper considers Spinoza's perspectives on the notion of God and the existence of God in defining an understanding of man's existence in nature. This paper also considers the arguments of Spinoza as they are in direct conflict with the perspectives of Descartes and considers the presentation of this argument by Spinoza as a challenge against Descartes primary Cartesian premise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Spinoza.wps

Can God Guarantee Eternal Happiness?
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10 page comprehensive philosophical essay on God and Free Will. The theories of Kierkegaard, Hume, and many others are critically examined. No Bibliography. God&fre.wps
Filename: God&fre.wps

David Hume On Miracles
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A 12 page paper that considers Hume's arguments about miracles and the importance of his findings on the essence of religious thought. This paper demonstrates that Hume's argument not only suggests that there is no way of proving the testimony of miracles, but that this also brings into question the existence of God. Bibliography with 6 sources.
Filename: Miracles.wps

Descartes / First Meditation
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A 5 page essay on the meditation of philosophy by Descartes. The author analyzes the arguments for Descartes belief in universal doubt and the existence of God.
Filename: Desmed.rtf

Descartes' Third Meditation
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A 5 page comprehensive analysis of Descartes' third meditation in which the philosopher affirms that he is a thinking being who doubts and affirms, denies and knows. From this foundation, Descartes presents and evaluates arguments concerning God's existence. No Bibliography.
Filename: Descart2.wps

Enlightened Theology - Merging the Science of Reason With the Spirit of Religion
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A 5 page paper that examines the integration of the sciences of philosophical thinking and theological belief beginning with the Age of Enlightenment in the eighteenth century. The progression of this integration is traced across the nineteenth century and through the 1960s racial tensions of the twentieth century. Included are the philosophies of Jonathan Edwards, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William James, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCSpirit.doc

David Hume and Whether or Not an Understanding of Morality Comes from God
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This 5 page report discusses Scottish philosopher David Hume’s idea that morality is based on the concept of sympathy, which he views as the basis of interaction between people and the wellspring of human happiness. He then defines morality as the qualities that are approved in whomever they happen to appear and by virtually everybody else. Hume also held that the concept of right and wrong is not rational but arises from a regard for one’s own happiness, not from religious constraint or belief in God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWhumarg.wps

David Hume's Views on Reason & Sentiment in Moral Judgment
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This 9 page research paper examines British philosopher David Hume's impressions on the roles of reason and sentiment in making moral judgments. Specifically considered will be an assessment of Hume's conclusion that morality is a concept more properly felt than judged. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Humejudg.wps

Descartes v. Hume
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A 5 page paper that explores Descartes' linear deductive reasoning versus Hume's composite theories based on cause and effect with regard to human nature. The writer argues that Descartes view was based on reasoning and his view is undermined by Hume's causation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Deschume.wps

Descartes Metaphysics and Armstrong's Argument
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This 5 page paper considers the metaphysics of Descartes outlined in his Meditations and the arguments of David Armstrong, which voice opposition to the views of Descartes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHdesca3.wps

Descartes, Skeptical Challenge, an Argument
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In 5 pages, the author presents Descartes' skeptical challenge in the form of an argument using 'Descartes Meditation.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PCdes.doc