Comparing and Contrasting Philosophers:
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the major theories of Kant, Descartes, Hume, Hegel and Hobbes. This paper cites many examples from their works as a basis for comparing these men and their ideas. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Comparing and Contrasting Plato and Hobbes Regarding Justice:
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This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of Hobbes and Plato in regards to justice. These two philosophers had extremely different views on this matter as evidenced in the "Leviathan" and "The Republic". Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Comparing Augustinianism and Thomism in Facing a Moral Dilemma
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5 pages in length. Gives an example case of a moral dilemma and examines it using both the theology of Augustinianism and that of Thomism. In the moral dilemma examined here, these two theologies will help determine whether we are doing the right or wrong thing, whether we might be tempted to ‘play God’ and if that is the case, whether it is a right or wrong action to take based on the example theology. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Comparing Buddhism and Shinto in Japan
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This 7 page report discusses the fact that there are approximately 311 million Buddhists in the world and approximately four million people who define Shinto as their primary belief system. The point is made that, in Japan, many millions more participate in Shinto ceremonies or celebrations than those who profess it as a religion. Understanding that fact is an important aspect of understanding the differences and similarities between Shinto and Buddhism in contemporary Japan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Comparison of Feminist Theories on Motherhood and the Concept of the Goddess
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This is a 5 page paper discussing different feminist theories on motherhood and the Goddess. Within feminist theories are different aspects regarding concepts of motherhood and the Goddess among other historical and cultural issues. Some feminists such as Sarah Ruddick see motherhood as an empowerment of women to gain a new perspective on the theories of practicality over those of military violence and through their nurturing and training of their children can aid in the peace making process. Other feminists however such as Jeffner Allen see motherhood as yet another example of men’s oppression by restricting women to domestic duties. The concept of the Goddess is also considered by Mary Daly and Carol Christ. Research on the concept of the Goddess has found that the Goddess is an extension of women’s inner self and is not seen necessarily as an omnipotent and suppressive being but one which advocates change, flexibility and nature. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Concepts and Insights from Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil
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This 6 page paper examines Nietzsche's classic work. Concepts such as transvaluation and will to power are explored and defined. Some quotes are included. The philosophy of Karl Marx is compared and contrasted to the philosopher's. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Concepts in Philosophy
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This 7 page paper addresses various issues in philosophy such as freedom versus determinism, knowledge, and the existence of God. Theorists explored are Descartes, Kant, Hume and Leibniz. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Conscience and Duty according to Kant
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A five page paper which looks at Kant's definition of conscience and duty in Religion Within the Boundaries of Mere Reason, particularly in terms of the way conscience and organised religion may come into conflict.
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Consequences of Locke’s Argument on Descartes Mind-Body Dualism
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This 5 page report discusses John Locke’s argument that there is not the capability of the human intellect to hold innate knowledge which then means that Rene Descartes’ foundationalist assumptions have to be re-evaluated. How the two ideas then relate to Leibniz’s philosophy is then presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Cosmological Argument/Existence of God
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A 10 page research paper on the cosmological arguments for the existence of God as formulated by Thomas Aquinas. The writer discusses Aquinas first three proofs of God's existence and then briefly summarizes Hume's skeptic argument against the classical proofs, before offering a personal take on cosmology and how it fits with modern science. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Dark Night of the Soul and Interior Castles
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An 8 page paper which examines the perspective of the “dark night of the spirit” as seen in St. John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul and St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle. No additional sources cited.
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David Hume
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In 5 pages the author counters David Hume's claim that God does not exist. "The conclusive evidence that exists all around proves that God does indeed exist. Hume has examined the evidence of God and has turned a blind eye to it. He has made up his mind that God does not exist. He has become prejudice against the evidence of God, and dismissed it simply because he chose not to believe in it." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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David Hume on God
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A 5 page paper which examines whether true knowledge of God is possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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David Hume on Miracles
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A 6 page discussion of David Hume's argument concerning the validity of miracles. Details his argument against inductive reasoning and his contentions that absolute skepticism is correct, that science had no authority, and that miracles are a violation of the laws of nature. Emphasizes that while Hume's critique of miraculous claims comprises a skeptical rationalism which formed a major challenge to the religious beliefs of his time period, it is a critique which has many faults in its own. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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