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Historical Context Regarding Philosophy's Intent

In fifteen pages this paper examines the intention of philosophy from a historical perspective that includes consideration of phil...

Pragmatic Philosophy of William James

of moral responsibility, freedom of action, individual effort and aspiration" (Frost, 1962, p. 50). While a pure empiricist wou...

4 Questions on Philosophy, Hobbes and Peirce

power to enforce decisions (Lloyd, 2002). Hobbes also believed that an absolute monarchy was prefereable to other forms of govern...

Comparison of the Western World and the Renaissance

The "Black Death" first struck in 1347. At that time Europes population was just over 70 million. By 1400, the number of people...

The Maya by John Sosa

he should be proud of his heritage, and they walk back to the village together. The boy goes to his family, and Honorio to his, wh...

The Maya by John Sosa

choice, as a parent it is his duty to support his children as they live their own lives. Honorio is on his way back to the villa...

Contemporary Race Relations' Philosophies

In five pages this paper contrasts the contemporary philosophies regarding U.S. race relations between Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. ...

Evangelium vitae/Nos. 78-105

to freedom and responsibility" (EV 83). In this regard, he stresses the pivotal position of the Sacraments, as a means by which hu...

Modern Leadership and Niccolo Machiavelli's Philosophy

is not a description of Washington, D.C., in the late 20th century but representative of early 16th century Italy. "The Prince" ...

Afghanistan Development - Review And Recommendations

nations employ many Afghans. On April 29-30, 2007, Afghanistan held the Fourth Afghanistan Development Forum (ADF) in Kabul (Afg...

The Contribution of the Westphalia Treaties on the Emergence of the Modern State Model

modern state system which is based on the territorialization of politics. The treaties changes the political structure from one th...

A Review of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

thought which suggests that if a patient doesnt believe in it, it wont work, so perhaps Lias parents were right.) There was als...

Comparative Analysis of the Pragmatic Philosophy of William James and the Transcendentalism of Ralph Waldo Emerson

they do not understand. Rather, Kant persisted to probe related concepts, an endeavor that would prove extraordinary in the philos...

Whistle Blowing and the Theory of Lawrence Kohlberg

In five pages this paper discusses the adaptations of the Piaget and Dewey philosophies that have become to be known as the Kohlbe...

Philosophy's Role and Defense of Socrates in Apology by Plato

In two pages this paper examines philosophy's role and human activity purpose as well as Socrates' defense as represented in Apolo...

Meditations on First Philosophy by Rene Descartes

The revolutionary philosophy of Rene Descartes as it is presented within Meditations on First Philosophy is explained in an essay ...

Comparative Philosophical Analysis of David Hume and George Berkeley

In five pages this report compares Hume and Berkeley in terms of their philosophies' differences and similarities particularly as ...

Education and Philosophy

In nine pages this paper examines teaching philosophies in this overview that explores the relationship between philosophy and edu...

Social Function of Education According to John Dewey

In five pages this report examines the environmental and social functionality views of John Dewey as they relate to education in a...

Health Education Advances

This is a research paper consisting of ten pages that considers early twentieth century health education advances and includes the...

Reflex Arc Interpretation by John Dewey

In five pages this paper discusses the Practical Character of Reality, Units of Behavior, and the reflex arc as interpreted by Joh...

Advertising and the Growth of Propaganda

In eight pages this paper examines advertising propaganda and its growing uses with John Dewey and Edward Bernays and their differ...

US' Under Class

most part while Democrats support it. Either way, the cycle of poverty is perpetuated. Taking away Welfare is like taking milk fro...

John Dewey and William James on Pragmatism

well as the pessimistic, "just the facts" empiricist (Titus and Smith 458). James assured these diametrically opposed thinkers th...

America in Our Time by Godfrey Hodgson

his analysis by discussing the impact that the assassination had on the country. In other words, he shows why this time qualifies ...

Work of John Dewey and Its Importance

be verified (Dewey, 1938). Pragmatism, then, is the application of scientific methods to areas commonly referred to as ideals and ...

Western Civilizations's Pivotal Event

to a calling more suited to their socioeconomic status. In other words, if one were poor, one would be placed on the vocational tr...

Democratic Approaches to Education

Oakes & Lipton have said lies in individual educators who "construct something whole and wonderful." (Oakes & Lipton, 2002, 3). In...

Psychological Theory and 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou

into their conception habits, for they are an intrinsic component of being. "Life is a self-renewing process through action upon ...

Democracy and Education by John Dewey

educated people, saying they live in "ivory towers" and dont understand whats going on in the real world.) Dewey believes that the...