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this is the case, then the moral act was morally good independently of Gods will, which is inconsistent with DCT (Holt, 2003). DCT...
in which truth is believed to derive chiefly from experience" (Nichols, 2003, p. 20). In order to explore his general theory, it p...
important characteristics of Platos concept revolve around freedom of will and ones existence. People have the power to control t...
of the tragedy is that it is connected with the heros activities and it emphasizes human vulnerability (2005). To Aristotle, trage...
between ethics and religion.4 Because this seems whimsical at best and cumbersome, even nonsensical at worst, Im very glad to hea...
correct them by illustrating how values are an integral component of personhood. Indeed, it can readily be argued how the concept...
the chance to break free from such constraints. The global society was ready for a tremendous change in direction following the t...
director of our own narrative, but we can never say for certain how the story will end. Although we make plans, and try to foresee...
Marx, the freedom was not in the ability to acquire wealth, or the opportunities, but rather in equality. It was the ability to li...
being within society: "the proper excellence or virtue of man will be the habit or trained faculty that makes a man good and makes...
deep down, but on the surface they are essentially chained and shackled. They are in the dark about a lot of things because they c...
that people do have a duty to God, which is coupled with a duty to obey their ruler (Honderich, 1995). At the same time, Locke say...
the only species that truly does not understand the depth and intensity that animals possess in their special consciousness. When...
to hold property" (Child, 1990, p. 578). For him, it was an inherent and instinctive part of human nature. In Chapter 5, "Of Pro...
In a paper that consists of eight pages Plato's interpretation of the soul and its parts are explored along with a discussion of t...
because although God has given man great riches, he has limited it: "The same law of nature, that does by this means give us prop...
In eight pages this paper examines these philosophers' views regarding knowledge in a consideration of experience and reason with ...
In five pages this research paper analyzes the theory of forms developed by Plato and then provides a defense of the philosopher's...
what it is that you "can do," and then doing that for the good of the group - in this case the city. The unification of the virtu...
he considered to be the most significant reason society is its own opposing force. According to Hobbes, subjects of the omnipoten...
In five pages the Critique of Judgment by Immanuel Kant is discussed in a consideration of the philosopher's sublime concept. Fou...
In eight pages this report discusses John Locke's Second Treatise on Government in a consideration of the political philosopher's ...
In five pages this tutorial examines The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell in a discussion of the philosopher's employmen...
In six pages Socrates arguments, counterarguments and the great philosopher's defense techniques are examined. Four sources are c...
are relativist ones" (Putnam as cited in Geras, 1995, p. 108). At face value, it does appear that Rortys ideas are not objective....
Plato's Apology is examined in 5 pages in a structural and rhetorical analysis of the philosopher's defense of his teacher Socrate...
Professor Chisholm's argument and counterargument are presented in a paper of 6 pages that ultimately supports the philosopher's c...
In eight pages this tutorial compares these philosophers' views on liberty and character within the context of their writings with...
In four pages John Stuart Mill's views on why philosophy was 'done' by Socrates are examined in a consideration of the ancient Gre...
In ten pages this paper contrasts and compares each religious philosopher's arguments regarding man being separate from goodness a...