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an emotional argument such as that, it is not sufficient to prompt a true, logical conclusion regarding the problem of world hunge...

physical body to be sold, for the enjoyment of others, is tantamount to transforming the human body into a physical object. Kant...

In three pages these concepts are defined and then the concept of pleasure is examined through an application of Immanuel Kant's c...

is not particularly concerned with explaining the universe, but rather offers the argument to how that God exists. "You ask me, wh...

a certain set of circumstances, and that would not be acceptable as a moral guide. B) Consider a new law that requires people wit...

freedom of speech as well as to be able to use reason publicly in all matters without fear of retribution, is very important. It i...

lying promise is ethical, even if it might save the life of a child. Smythe (1998) writes: "As Kant had indicated, we have a duty...

never having existed at all (Kant). He also points out that we have "nothing before us that could now teach us anything about our ...

this principle, Kant directly addresses the topic of lying by posing the question: "When I am in distress, may I may a promise wit...

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

In five pages this report considers how morality can be taught in the public school system by applying the human knowledge theory ...

ethics, or those which are based on moral obligation and duty. Kant argued that "the moral status of an action is not determined b...

karmic retribution. Zen Buddhists believe that karmic actions result in reincarnation, and that "ones circumstances are the suita...

This paper examines how the Eastern precepts of Zen Buddhism have been impacted by Westernization in six pages. Five sources are ...

years, was defined by a set of Vedic scriptures (Basham 8). Following a distinct separation from Hinduism, the Buddhists followed...

at the heart of many early doctrinal controversies about such matters as the nature of Nirvana, the purpose of monastic life, and ...

to the attainment of nirvana. Rinzai incorporates the use of koans, or insight riddles, to bring the practitioner to satori, the f...

In nine pages this paper considers Zen Buddhism and Heidegger's teaching in a discussion of how meditation and its value relates t...

This paper examines Zen Buddhism in an overview of its East and West cultural significance in four pages. Five sources are cited ...

In five pages Zen Buddhism as portrayed by Philip Kapleau's text is summarized and its major points analyzed. There are no other ...

In twelve pages this paper examines the patient benefits of mutual applications of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy. Seven sources ...

regard to the manner by which they worship only one god. Unlike so many other religions that divide their devotion among several ...

Zen Buddhism is the focus of this conceptual report consisting of five pages. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....

buildings for eight Japanese theatres" (International Chekhov Theatre Festival). He is not just considered to be one of the wor...

and Soul-Making : Understanding Jungian Synchronicity Through Physics, Buddhism, and Philosophy, Victor Mansfield notes how depth ...

the affirmative to that and other questions. Later on Socrates will ask: "And, in your opinion, do those who think that they will ...

In five pages this paper considers 3 of Kant's formulations regarding a lone categorical imperative as presented in his philosophi...

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

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

consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...