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Philosophers Missing the Point

the manner by which one point can be (mis)interpreted in at least two different ways is attempting to successfully isolate a singl...

Great Philosophers on Freedom

Hence, it is not unexpected that philosophers throughout the ages have also had different thoughts on freedom. While many people,...

Alexis de Tocqueville and Karl Marx on Equality and Liberty

Marx, the freedom was not in the ability to acquire wealth, or the opportunities, but rather in equality. It was the ability to li...

Nietzsche Philosophy Essays

In about fifteen pages Nietzsche's philosophies are analyzed in this collection of essays that discuss such concepts as nihilism, ...

"Human Freedom and the Self" by Roderick Chisholm: An Argumentative Essay

Professor Chisholm's argument and counterargument are presented in a paper of 6 pages that ultimately supports the philosopher's c...

Apology of Plato and Counterarguments

In six pages Socrates arguments, counterarguments and the great philosopher's defense techniques are examined. Four sources are c...

Socrates' Trial and a Juror's Fictitious Report

In five pages this paper explores an Athenian juror's perspective of Socrates with 'Spirulinus' presenting his trial observations ...

Aspects of Freedom

define it. Is it the ability to express ones opinion without fear of reprisals? Or is it the freedom to avoid expressing an opinio...

Catherine the Great’s Accomplishments

As a young woman Catherine was apparently already determined to be a very powerful and effective leader. She "was ambitious as wel...

Reflections on the First Amendment

burned an American flag, so although he did not literally speak, his act is still a form of protest. The facts are these: during t...

Economic and Political Freedom and Modern Democracy

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the correlation between economic and political freedom and the modern democratic ch...

Dylan Lyrics & Greek Philosophy

the Republic. Take pornography as an example. Plato argued that objectionable ideas can upset the understanding (Johnston). Femini...

Freedom Concept and Martin Heidegger

In five pages this paper examines freedom and its contradictions as conceptualized by German philosopher Martin Heidegger. Four s...

On Liberty by John Stuart Mill and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

In five pages this paper considers the portrayal of utopia in each work in terms of freedom and the individual....

David Hume and Immanuel Kant on Freedom of the Will

event has a cause; and, second, an immortal soul exists distinct from the body. Therefore, freedom of the human will serves as an ...

Freedom According to Tacitus

This paper will also analyze whether Tacitus was correct in his belief that judiciary freedom was ruined in the presence of the em...

Contributing to the World Through Creative Independence

than to go the same direction as everyone else. As such, the student may want to add, it is one of my greatest and...

Narrative of William Wells Brown

gory detail, down to the whippings, punishments and general mind control games that overseers regularly played with their slaves. ...

'Justice as Fairness' and John Rawls

fairness and justice (Rawls, 1958). Many of Rawls philosophies are reflective of those of other great thinkers who preced...

Great Philosophers and Contemporary Leadership

of these seemingly paradoxical perspectives on the nature of society and the role of the individual in society. Plato appears to ...

Max Weber's Bureaucracy Theory and Hospital Structure

and generally run by fairly specific rules. This is necessary especially in a hospital -- for example, a surgeon just doesnt drag ...

W.D. Ross and the Philosophy of Pleasure and Pain

a world in which there is much pleasure but the people are vicious, unless they derive pleasure from viciousness, which seems to b...

Colonial and Post Colonial American Democracy

In five pages this paper examines the US independence from Great Britain in a consideration of liberty's meaning and the cost of a...

Rene Descartes and Thomas Aquinas on the Body and Mind

the body dies (Island of Freedom, 2003). Although Descartes saw the mind and body as two separate substances and also having diff...

Knowledge According to Socrates and Descartes

This research report looks at how knowledge is acquired according to these two theorists. A great deal of information is contained...

British Politics and Constitution According to Hippolyte Taine

In 5 pages this paper examines how the French philosopher perceived the politics and Constitution of Great Britain. There are 7 s...

Socrates, Crito, and Euthyphro

In seven pages this paper considers the great philosopher Socrates' dialogues with Crito and Euthyphro and the accusations that ha...

Philosophical and Scientific Role of Rene Descartes

critics, his reputation and fame has never been truly compromised. He has added a great deal in terms of thought in a variety of d...

History of Herodian Dynasty

in the case of John the Baptist, he should feel that Jesus followers were becoming a political threat to his rule. Herod Agrippa...

Middle East Imperialism

non Egyptians, known as the Semitic Kings, named Hyksos, meaning princes of the foreign lands (Thornton, 2003). They had come down...