Taine and the British
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This five-page-paper presents an overview of the French Philosopher Hippolyte Taine's viewpoints regarding the British Constitution and politics. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Teleological and Mechanistic World Views
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A 5 page paper which discusses the teleological and mechanistic world views and discusses how the define, or involve, God and/or purpose in life. They are discussed briefly as they involve ontological arguments, and then presented in relationship to how three separate philosophers fit in to one particular view or another. The philosophers are Frankl, Descartes, and Nietzsche. The works discussed are, respectively, "Man's Search for Meaning," "Meditations," and "The Antichrist." No additional sources cited.
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The Argument of Descartes and Locke and Who Would Bertrand Russell Support
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This 6 page report discusses Rene Descartes� �Meditations� (published in 1641) and John Locke�s � �Essay Concerning Human Understanding.� Descartes considers the problems of the sources and nature of knowledge; the validity of truth; the nature and destiny of man; the existence of God, as well as the creation of the universe. Locke carefully reviews the characteristics of the human mind and the course by which it is aware of the world outside and around it. Arguing against the long-established proposition of intrinsic ideas, Locke believed that the mind is born blank, a tabula rasa upon which the world describes itself through the experience of the five senses. Russell clearly held his own opinions as well as stated in �Problems of Philosophy.� Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Athenian Thesis: Corresponding Observations from Machiavelli and Contemporary Writers
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A 6 page discussion of the Athenian Thesis or Athenian Doctrine. Provides a concise definition of this thesis with the observation that no city is deterred by traditional morality from ruling where it can. Expands on this definition examining the inherent virtues and motivations of Sparta, Athens and even Machiavelli�s quest for his empire. Concludes that the Athenian thesis is indeed a part of a consistent view of the world. Although there would appear to be certain contradictions in this thesis such as the virtuous motivations of Sparta, for example, these contradictions appear to weigh themselves out with time. It becomes apparent on a more thorough consideration of this doctrine that even Sparta, despite her virtuous appearances has common goals with Athens or even Machiavelli. Sparta�s motivations center around the inability to expand safely rather than any superiority of virtue, just as on close inspection so do Machiavelli�s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Better Path to Happiness and the Connection Between Authority and Freedom in Plato
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This 5 page report discusses two separate questions. First: Does John Stuart Mill or Karl Marx chart a better course toward happiness for the worker? Second: the issue discussed is regarding the connection between authority and freedom in the work of Plato. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Cartesian Circle
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A 5 page paper in which the writer discusses the Cartesian Circle so called because Descartes' propositions about the existence of God appear to be circular. The writer also discusses the truth rule, cogito and skepticism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Concept of Happiness: A Comparison of the Views of John Stewart Mill and Aristotle
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A 6 page discussion of the concept of happiness as viewed by John Stewart Mill and Aristotle. Contrasts Mill�s utilitarian theory of happiness, an approach in which the end product is all that is important, with Aristotle�s view that true happiness is attained through a carefully constructed series of acts and that the acts themselves are just as important as the final outcome. Concludes that Aristotle�s approach to happiness is the most feasible of the two even though, as logic tells us and Aristotle fully acknowledged, this approach inherently means that some people will never achieve true happiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Concept of Justice as Viewed by Plato, John Stewart Mill, and Immanuel Kant
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A 7 page contention that justice is more than just law, justice is the product of morals and ethics. Utilizes the Platonic model from Plato's Republic, John Stewart Mill's theory of utilitarianism, and Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative of reason to illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Conflict Between Robert Pirsig and Phaedrus
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This 5 page paper contemplates the real life author Pirsig, and his struggle with mental illness, with the character Phaedrus. The essential differences between the two, and Pirsig's view of humanity are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Consequences of Regulation
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This 5 page paper takes a look at the outcome of regulation. The subject is approached both politically and philosophically. The subjects of knowledge and politics are explored in relation to the subject at hand. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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