Nature in Lao Tzu's 'Tao Te Ching'
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which this book, a basis of the Taoist path, perceives nature and mans place within nature. All the points raised are supported with quoted from the book. The bibliography cites one source.
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Newman and Rousseau: Victorian and Romantic Ideas of Religion
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This 3 page paper discusses the Romantic and Victorian views of religion using quotes from John Henry Newman and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Nietzsche And Kierkegaard: Compare/Contrast
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10 pages in length. Philosophy has long been the shaper of man's world in the defiance of scientific proof. The extent to which theory has reflected the basis upon which much of mankind's knowledge exists is both grand and far-reaching; that Nietzsche and Kierkegaard represent two philosophers whose respective ideas share a number of common denominators while at the same time upholding their own unique stance on issues of God, religion and free will. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil
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This 5 page paper examines this classic work, answering in essay format questions posed by a student. Concepts such as good and evil versus good and bad are examined and the way in which Nietzsche viewed the world is discussed. Morality and how the author looked at other philosophers are two other issues included. No additional sources cited.
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Nietzsche's Eternal Return
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13 pages. Many philosophers have attempted to understand and explain Nietzsche's meaning in his Eternal Return. There are probably more disagreements on his real meaning about this concept than any other philosophical argument in the world today. This paper will explore what Nietzsche could have meant when he composed this interesting notion, and what his underlying theories must have meant. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Nietzsche's Ideas about God and Society
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This 5 page paper examines Nietzsche's The Gay Science and his statement that God is dead. The effects of the death of God on society is discussed as well as the significance of the phrase. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Nihilism in the Arguments and Theories of Friedrich Nietzsche
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This is an 11 page paper discussing Nietzsche and the concept of nihilism within his work. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is probably best known for his works on nihilism; the belief that all values, truths and morals which have been constructed by man are baseless including those within the Bible. Nietzsche did not originally begin his work in the area in nihilism but throughout his own study and questioning of the theories of truth found in theology, the classics and philosophy which had always been readily accepted for centuries, he concluded that the eventual course of man would be that of nihilism. As man demands more answers through the field of science, many of the traditional theories and religious beliefs will be stripped away. At the same time, humans will begin to realize that they cannot meet the ideals of the invented truth and will not be able to transcend into that “higher world”. Despair follows and man must return to nature and a time of humanity where the invented concepts of “good” versus “evil” are no longer relevant. Beliefs are then based on the singular concepts of each person living each day. However, these ideas are contrary to societal beliefs and the basic structure of society and therefore society as we know it will be destroyed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Niklos Kazantzakis/Report to Greco
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A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the main points from this text. Report to Greco (1965) by Niklos Kazantzakis is the partially autobiographical account of this famous Greek author's lifetime search for an understanding of God. Throughout this work, this theme connects various sections and underlies the author's purpose, which is describe his "ascent" toward enlightenment, which--while being far from orthodox--is both spiritual and metaphysical in its orientation. No other sources cited.
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Nothing Short of Miraculous: Background/History of David Hume’s Philosophy
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A 4 page paper which focuses on Hume’s disbelief in miracles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Oedipus: Guilty or Innocent?
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This 3 page paper examines the play “Oedipus the King” and argues that Oedipus, while guilty in fact of the crimes of which he is accused, is morally innocent, and so should be considered innocent overall. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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On What Grounds, If Any, Does It Make Sense To Believe That God Exists?
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5 pages in length. Characteristic of humanity's constant quest for the concept of God's existence, the journey of understanding has come to represent myriad things to myriad people, ultimately rendering any universal explanation virtually impossible. The problem with such sought-after meaning is attempting to successfully pinpoint a single yet comprehensive connotation to its concept; however, this cannot be achieved as long as any two individuals harbor decidedly different interpretations. Upon examination of the foundationalists and nonfoundationalists (Descartes, Marx, Aquinas, Kant), one gains a significantly better perspective of these varying interpretations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Pascal's Wager
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A 5 page paper which discusses Pascal's Wager. The paper provides a general overview of his wager, a brief illustration of Pascal himself, and then discusses two aspects of the wager, presenting possible flaws in his theories. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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PAUL RICOEUR ON THE NARRATIVE SELF
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This 15 page paper thoroughly analyzes the ideas and theories of Paul Ricoeur on his idea of the Narrative Self, the influence of Artistotle on the development of his own philosophy of self identity, Mimesis stages, and counter arguments to his conclusions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBricoeur.rtf

Personal Philosophical Views
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A 6 page paper answering questions such as: (1) will the future resemble the past?; (2) why bother setting and attaining goals?; (3) what are atomic facts?; (4) what is philosophical analysis?; and (5) does a belief in God rescue us from the existential predicament? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSphiloQuePersV.rtf

Perspectives on Death of Those Who are Willing to Give Their Lives for a Cause
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This 5 page paper looks at various perspectives on death. The idea that someone is willing to give up his or her life for a cause is paramount. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Perspectives on Philosophy
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This nine page paper is in two parts. The first looks at the contradictions between philosophy, myth and religion to examine whether these contradictions are real or just common misconceptions. The second part of the paper looks to the early philosophers and considers the way in which they consider the contradictions in philosophy such as the use of the four elements. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Philosophical Proofs for God's Existence
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This 3 page paper examines ideas from Descartes and St. Anselm. Various proofs for God's existence are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Philosophical Proofs for the Existence of God
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A 4 page research paper that summarizes various philosophical proofs for the existence of God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Philosophical Themes Through the Ages
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This 5 page paper suggests that ideas have not changed much over time. The works or ideas of Plato, Socrates, Kant, Hume and others are discussed in respect to common philosophical themes such as the existence of God and morality.Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Philosophy of Determinism Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the school of philosophy known as determinism. Specifically discussed are the teachings of Baruch Spinoza, B.F. Skinner and Walter T. Stace to ascertain if determinism is true and if a belief in determinism implies that man does not have to be held morally responsible for his actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Philosophy, Metaphysics And Religion
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11 pages in length. The philosophy of life incorporates myriad elements that serve to guide humanity down a principled path of existence, not the least of which includes the building blocks of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and religion. The extent to which these four factors comprise a complete understanding of what it means to be a human being is both grand and far-reaching; to remove any one of these elements is to unravel millennia worth of philosophical comprehension of man's existence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Pico's Oration
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A paper which looks at Pico's Oration as an example of fifteenth century philsophy, and considers how Pico's worldview relates to that of the nineteenth century, and to the modern world. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLoration.rtf

Plato - Views Of The Divine
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This 3 page paper addresses these questions: What is the Sophists' view of the Divine, Plato's view, did Plato believe in one God or many gods, is divinity anthropomorphic, and does the idea of God exclude evil. The paper ends with the writer's own philosophical view of the divine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato And St. Augustine On Human Nature
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This 5 page paper presents some of the ideas of each Plato and St. Augustine regarding human nature. In so doing, the essay compares and contrasts these thoughts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato's Influence on Christianity
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This 4 page paper takes the form of a letter, and argues that Plato's thinking had a strong influence on Christianity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Plato's, "The Allegory of the Cave":
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This 5 page paper provides a detailed analysis for Plato's, "The Allegory of the Cave". Furthermore, this paper examines this aspect of Plato's philosophy from the empiricist perspective, employing the views of empiricists such as Hume and Locke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato: The Republic, Translated by A. Bloom. Questions from the Allegory of the Cave, the Soul and Ethical Views
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This is an 8 page paper discussing specific aspects of Plato’s The Republic as translated by A. Bloom. Aspects discussed are the Allegory of the Cave, The Soul and ethical and religious views in respect to arguments by Socrates and presented by A.J. Ayer. Direct references are made to Bloom’s 1968 translation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Predestination, John Calvin, Oedipus Rex, and Whether or Not "Tragic Flaws" Can Be Overcome
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A 5 page paper which examines the concept of predestination, the beliefs of John Calvin, the tragic flaws which cause the downfall of Oedipus Rex, and a personalized consideration of tragic flaws and possible ways of overcoming them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Proof Of God's Existence
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This 5 page paper discusses three types of proof: the ontological argument, the cosmological argument, and the teleological argument. However, these three types of proof are based on a specific chapter in the book, Does the Center Hold by Palmer. In addition to briefly explaining how the writer interprets these proofs, the writer comments on their influence on religion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Proof of God's Existence:
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This 8 page paper examines both the teleological proof as well as the cosmological argument for God's existence. Furthermore, this paper examines the problem of evil, which has long been a stumbling block for many philosophers and theologians in terms of "proving" the existence of God. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Proof of God’s Existence
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A 5 page paper which examines the proof for the argument of, or against, the existence of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Proof Of Love
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Love is thought of as a feeling of euphoria, enjoyment at time spent together and a willingness to share one's life with another. This 5 page paper uses the five proofs of the existence of God, formulated by Thomas Aquinas, in an attempt to prove that love exists. While some of the points are relevant, the argument for love falls short. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Proof of the Existence of God
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A 5 page paper which examines two different proofs that God exists and analyzes them. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Purpose and Meaning in Life According to Great Minds
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A 5 page paper which discusses how some of the great minds in history have addressed the aspect of a meaningful life. Those discussed in these terms are Viktor Frankl, Plato, Nietzsche, and Albert Camus. The aspect of a meaningful life is examined in how the great minds look at life, addressing if it has a purpose, and who the giver of that purpose is, if they are of the mind to belief there is a purpose to life. The works discussed are Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning,' Plato's 'Republic,' Nietzsche's 'The Antichrist,' and Camus' 'The Stranger.' No additional sources cited.
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Questions in Philosophy
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This 5 page paper is in Q & A format. Hume's ideas about self and perception are discussed as are Aquinas's five proofs of God's existence. Theory is provided and some insights are included as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Questions of Philosophy and Theology
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This 6 page paper considers some specific questions from the student regarding the harmony of nature and the logical progression of science with regard to Saint Augustine, Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, and John Scotus Eriugena. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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RATIONALIST PHILOSOPHY VERSUS SUBJECTIVIST THEORIES
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This 5 page paper summarizes the basic beliefs of the Rationalists (kant) and the Sujbectivists (Hume). Based on this, then, a logical argument is given for Hume's theories being right. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Reason, Nature & Progress - The Elements of an Enlightened Age
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A 2 page paper that discusses the elements of reason, nature and progress as they were interpreted and presented by the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment. Discussed are Thomas Hobbes' The Elements of Law Natural and Politic (1640), John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's A Dissertation on the Origin and Foundation of the Inequality of Mankind (1755). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Redemption: Benjamin v. Freud
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Walter Benjamin, writing on Kafka and the concept of redemption in modernity, relates how redemption is premised on the past. Freud turns our attention to science as the only provable, explanatory form of redemption available, and that redemption resides in the psyche of the individual. He scoffs at the concept of a religious form of redemption from a being who cannot be proved to exist. Experimental writing style similar to Benjamin "On the Concept of History" used. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvMessia.rtf
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Religion and Ideology; The Similarities and Differences
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This 5 page paper considers the similarities and difference between religion and ideology. The thesis underlying the paper is that ideology can exist without religion, but religion needs an ideology. Using examples including Socrates and Marx the paper considers the validity of this argument before reaching a conclusion. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Religion and philosophy questions
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A five page paper which explains in basic terms some concepts of religion and philosophy such as the difference between Plato's forms and Aristotle's universals, Aquinas's doctrines and the impact of the scientific revolution on philosophy.
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Religion vs. Science
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A 7 page argumentative paper which examines whether or not there is a God, considering if science disproves this concept by providing any relevant examples while also offering supportive evidence that the religious contention of God is also valid. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Religion: A Mirror of Prevalent Social Beliefs
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A 5 page contention that religion does not act only to change and challenge prevalent social beliefs and behaviors but, because it is an evolutionary phenomena, it also acts to mirror and support those attitudes. The author of this paper utilizes the current evolving religious attitude regarding homosexuality as a support for this contention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Religious Administration and Leadership: Variable Structure and the Need for Continual Challenge
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A 10 page discussion of the differences in church administration and leadership between world religions. Contrasts the Catholics, Protestants, and Muslims and emphasizes taht it is the responsibility of both the administration and church leaders as well as the people themselves to continually question their beliefs and church structure as a means of keeping their religion alive. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Religious Prejudice and Bias: Shapers of Major World Events
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A 7 page discussion of the influence of religious prejudice and bias as an underlying theme of such apparently unrelated events as: a)The Transition From Sect to Established Religion, b)European Expansion and Medieval Christianity, c)Reform and Global Expansion, d)Modern Christianity & Pluralism, and e)Modern Christianity & Secularization. Discusses the evolution of religion and culture and that evolution's relation to world events, especially the dominance of just a few religion over others. Provides extensive examples from Christianity to conclude that the common theme underlying many of the major events which have shaped the world is prejudice and bias, a theme which has remained constant from the very beginnings of civilization to the events which we see unfolding around us today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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