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In nine pages this research paper examines Hume's philosophical conclusions regarding moral judgments and the roles sentiment and ...

the considerations surrounding his concepts of the mind and he supports his contentions with direct demonstrations of the applicab...

determines that moral decisions are established as a result of moral sentiment rather than understanding. In the first section o...

In a paper of seven pages a comparison between social constructs and moral convictions as illustrated in the novels of Jane Austen...

In five pages this paper considers these two philosophers' views regarding empiricism and the origin of reason in a comparative ex...

this sentiment and states that it is good when each individual realizes their talents and abilities to their fullest. Speaking in ...

In five pages David Hume's definition of morality as a sympathy concept is applied to his contention that moral views do not stem ...

or the perception of identity changes through time. For example, someone grows up and has certain experiences and perceptions and ...

In five pages both philosophical arguments regarding moral judgment are compared along with a consideration of why each would disa...

that rules, in and of themselves, are not sacred or absolute (Crain, 2009). For example, if a child hears a scenario in which one ...

further examined by comparing the moral reasoning with the stages laid down by Piaget, with more complex and mature reasoning only...

In five pages this paper contrasts the philosophical perspectives of David Hume and Thomas Aquinas regarding religion and ultimate...

that the object of thought is capable of being. Hume understands that, quite simplistically, the soul is simply . . . the soul. ...

existing moral standard. This fact should be kept in mind in understanding that for Aristotle whether a certain kind of behavior w...

a store, and decides that he will not do it again but keeps the merchandise anyway to avoid prosecution, he is being reasonable. H...

be beneficial in the long run. Do the ends justify the means? Can virtue be whittled down to intrinsic right or wrong, or what one...

This research report looks at Hume and Descartes and their ideas about reason. It is claimed that Hume minimized the use of reason...

hire on other farms (The History Place, 1996). The same year his sister died, he and a friend, Allen Gentry took a flatboat of pr...

of knowledge through experience, and so is the basis for synthetic statements that are linked to a postiori knowledge. Kant used ...

at least, Hume is positing that reason does not have a very important role to play in life, thus, reason, to Hume, would be defini...

Hume was often at odds with other philosophers when it came to his personal perception of human nature and the ways of life....

of the American Revolution. The list goes on and on when it comes to the kings faults - Jefferson notes that "The history of the p...

In five pages Hume's views on morality are discussed in terms of their origins and arguments against limiting self serving actions...

In five pages this essay examines Moral Judgment of the Child by Jean Piaget in a consideration of his concepts of child moral dev...

In twelve pages this research paper examines the evolution of pluralism in a consideration of such philosophies as David Hume's em...

In six pages this research paper considers An Essay Concerning Human Understanding in an analysis of Locke's representation of how...

This paper examines the theories of Gilbert Harman pertinent to scientific and moral reasoning. The author addresses how morality...

In eight pages this research paper considers philosophical perspectives regarding God's existence and includes David Hume's opposi...

In five pages David Hume's contention that there is no God is countered by an opposing argument. Two sources are cited in the bib...

you, and by the cold reception which your pretended discoveries shall meet with, when communicated. Be a philosopher; but amidst ...