Philosophy papers

An analysis of Kant's moral theory according to "The Foundation of the Metaphysics of Morals" that argues Kant's philosophy is overly simplistic.

An analysis of how Immanuel Kant argues that things must interact causally if they are to be co-existent.

An analysis of the connection between rule following and understanding.

This paper discusses theoretical differences between Liberalism and Marxism on the question of state formation, its function and especially its future, the withering away of the "state".

This paper argues that mentally healthy individuals are definitely morally responsible for their actions but the mentally ill are not responsible.

This paper looks at the radicalism behind Niccolo Machiavelli's original writings.

Examines Fyodor Dostoevsky's views on nihilism through several of his works.

A look at fair play and cheating in football with direct reference to Arsenal Vs Manchester United, 25th November 2004.

A look at the concept of moral relativism from a general perspective.

A look at Rene Descartes' "Meditations" of 1641.

This paper is a metaphysical investigation of Keats's sonnet, "O Thou Whose Face Hath Felt the Winter's Wind," as related to the philosophical texts by Hegel and Emmanuel Levinas.

Compares Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" in his work, "The Republic," to present-day issues.

An analysis of the failure of Karl Marx's and Friedrich Nietzsche's communist philosophy.

This paper is a personal essay describing the author's exploration of the writings of Henry David Thoreau, especially the theme of science and nature's relationship to the individual.

Analysis of how the concept of "supplementarity" from Derrida's "Of Grammatology" applies to a short poem by Thomas Hardy.

This paper discusses the life of Karl Marx and his influence on the Russian Revolution

A discussion of the acts/omissions doctrine and its relation to morality.

A discussion on whether there are good reasons for adopting the right moral principles or whether people are simply bribed or coerced into accepting them.

A look at the controversial debate between the two major methods of implementing practical utilitarianism.

This paper discusses logical fallacies, which are distressingly common in human thinking.

A discussion on the nature of happiness as an end by focusing on happiness as it stands within John Mill's utilitarian philosophy.

A discussion on the implications of the Jeremy Bentham's statement "Everybody to count for one, and nobody for more than one" for justice and the greatest happiness principle.

A discussion on whether an action must be morally judged with a consideration of the motive or with intention of the agent.

A discussion on the measurement of pleasure/utility and how it should be best distributed in society.

A discussion of the nature of happiness in relation to the philosophical ideas of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.

An analysis of the danger of theater, according to the ideas of Plato, Artaud, and Boal.

Analysis of the first major work, "Treatise on Human Nature," by the English philosopher, David Hume.

This paper recounts the different treatments given by the renown Christian mystic, Meister Eckhart, on the problem of the existence of evil in our world.

A look at the teleological argument of the existence of God.

Examines and critiques the ID movement from philosophical, theological, and scientific perspectives.

Traces the historical development of the Greek concept of immortality and the afterlife through the investigation of the works of ancient Greek philosophers, dramatists, and poets.

A look at the influence of Friedrich Nietzsche on modern European totalitarianism.

An exploration of Plato's theory of knowledge, using three of his major dialogues: "The Meno," "The Theatetus," and "The Sophist".

This paper compares the nonlinear time construct presented in the essay, "A New Refutation of Time," by Jorge Luis Borges, and the stories "The Garden of Forking Paths," by Jorge Luis Borges, and "Confession" by Algernon Blackwood.

Examines the views of two philosophers, John Stuart Mill and Niccolo Machiavelli, on the theme of progress.

Discusses and compares conceptions of language and knowledge in Taoism and Confucianism.

An examination of John Locke's property argument in light of Jeremy Rifkin's critique.

Briefly explores three important branches of Hindu philosophy.

Examines Friedrich Nietzsche's caste system within the context of Fredrick Appel's "Nietzsche Contra Democracy".

An analysis of the utilitarian view of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.

An examination of the works of Flora Tristan, Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, and Fredrich Engels.

This paper discusses German philosopher Immanuel Kant's conception of politics and applies it to the United States' government's current desire for world-wide democracy.

An examination of the philosophical question of God's existence through a discussion of Rene Descartes's philosophy.

An analysis of the role played by God in Rene Descartes's philosophy.

The paper examines Descartes's quest for the self.

An analysis of skepticism in Rene Descartes's philosophy.

An examination of the meaning and possibilities of time travel.

Examines similarities and differences in the political theories of Aristotle, Ibn Khaldun, and Machiavelli.

An analysis of Rene Descartes's "Second Meditations," with a focus on his famous statement, "I think, therefore I am."

Paper discusses Aristotle's theory on education and the role that education plays in the production of citizens who support and maintain democracy.

A modern take on the Confucian perspective of virtue as good and bad.

A paper that challenges the notion of how we live, if we are totally free, to what extent we are free, and to what extent we are determined.

Examines the views of morality held by the philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche.

This paper discusses the literature and the works of philosopher John Locke.

This paper discusses "The Philosophy of the Bedroom" by the Marquis de Sade, an Enlightenment philosopher.

An analysis of John Dewey and his theory of education.

An analysis of Bertrand Russell's "The Problems of Philosophy" and how his theory is a plausible account of representative realism.

An analysis of the evolution of the scientific method that resulted from Scholasticism and Humanism.

A paper comparing and contrasting Plato, Aristotle, and Hobbes, particularly their views about happiness and morality.

This paper explores both traditional and modern political thought about the concept of democracy, using the concepts of many philosophers.

An exploration of the impact that mythology has had on our everyday lives.

An analysis of how the Enlightenment movement invented 'nature' to save itself the trouble of reinventing society.

This paper deals with the Transcendental Aesthetic from Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason".

An analysis of why Plato thinks that the acquisition of abstract knowledge might equip someone to act justly.

A description of "The Allegory of the Cave," by the Greek philosopher, Plato, as well as an interpretation.

The natural vs. philosophical standpoints in Husserl's phenomenology.

A look at the purpose of science according to Francis Bacon.

An analysis of semiotics, the study of signs, signifiers, and the signified, as it is used in conjunction with the color theory to determine power.

A comparison of the Western psychology approach and the Buddhist psychology approach to the mind.

An analysis of the philosophy of Bonaventure.

An analysis of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, "Crime and Punishment," including a critique of the philosophies of J.S. Mill and Rousseau.

An analysis of the various philosophies of Heraclitus and their appearance in Emerson's writings.

An analysis of cultural values and personal ethics regarding decision-making.

Compares the views of political philosophers Thomas Locke and John Hobbes on ethics and morality.

An analysis of John Locke and David Hume and their views on ethics and morality.

This paper applies the philosophy of John Locke's theory of "self" to the issue of gender identity as represented by the legal case of Littleton vs. Prange.

A discussion on the definition of a combatant.

Shows that the philosopher, Socrates, did not contradict himself in his two works, "The Apology" and "The Crito".

This paper examines the teachings of Comte, the Stoics, and Buddhism, which reflect the controversy of animal cloning from a philosophical standpoint.

A discussion of the role that violence plays in the international community.

A comparison of the Hellenistic practice of philosophical education, the Scholastic School, and Kant's "The Conflict of the Faculties".

A look at the definition of evil in St. Thomas Aquinas's "De Malo".

An analysis of the Japanese 'way of tea' and the psycho-spiritual principles involved.

A review of James Morrow's "Towing Jehovah," which concerns the death of God.

A comparison of the concepts of 'virtue' as explained by Plato and 'virtue' as defined by Machiavelli.

This paper analyzes Aristotle's 'Doctrine of the Mean,' as laid out in "Nicomachean Ethics" and examines, in detail, its application in this philosopher's "Politics".

A discussion on whether legislating morality is a danger to freedom.

An analysis of the relationship between the "Allegory of the Cave" and the "Myth of Metals" in Plato's "Republic".

Presents a theological assessment of Jesus's descent into hell.

A critical analysis of philosopher Edmond Husserl's theories, with an exploration of its contemporary relevance.

An analysis of the philosophical theories of ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle.

This paper discusses global skepticism, a philosophy opposed to local skepticism that denies any knowledge at all.

This paper argues that Alvin Goldman's naturalized theory of knowledge, reliabilism, is more useful than the classical theory or "justified true belief".

Explains that Nietzsche's "Eternal Recurrence" is to be understood not as a literal, physical cosmology, but as a psychological construct.

Examines the ideas of the 17th century political philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, concerning the 'Natural Condition of Mankind' in his work, "Leviathan".

Discusses the life of St. Augustine and his conversion to the Catholic faith.

The ways in which the morality of both Aristotle and Paul converge in modern America.

The personal philosophy of Mark Twain as portrayed in "Huckleberry Finn".

An analysis of Descartes views on religion and the existence of God.

This paper discusses the impact of John Locke's philosophy on the modern-day, North American governments of Canada and the U.S.