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Papers On Philosophy Of Religion, God'S Existence & Freewill
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The Intrinsic Value of Animals
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5 pages. This paper delves into the subject of the concept of intrinsic value, and how it relates to animals. Should we place different values on different animals and if so what is our moral governance? This very philosophic paper considers all facets of the position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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THE IRON GIANT AND PERSONAL CHOICE AS IDENTITY
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This 6 page paper discusses the idea of humanity as being linked with the ability to make choices. The cartoon Iron Giant is exampled as well as the philosophies of Locke, Blake and Hume utilized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Law Of Non-Contradiction and St Anselm
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This 5 page paper look at the way in which the proofs of God can be seen as dealing with the laws of non contradiction in the way it is stated that the concept of God is the proof of his existence. The paper uses the two proofs of Anselm as well as looking at criticism of these proofs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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The Meaning of Descartes's Meditations
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Mediations. The purpose of the mediations is also explained. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Metaphysical Tradition of Plato and Its Application
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This 10 page paper considers the nature of the Plat's metaphysical tradition and applies it to the views of A. J. Ayer and Nietzsche. This paper integrates the views presented in Plato's The Sophist, as well as his other works, and the implications in the development of Ayer's Language, Truth and Logic, and Nietzsche's Existentialism and Basic Writings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Mind/Body Problem
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7 pages in length. Descartes' desire to draw attention to and garner acceptance of his all-encompassing body/mind notion originated at the very foundation of knowledge and rose to the top to absolute knowledge with the initial step being that of his groundbreaking concept of other minds thoroughly developed in Discourse on Method and Meditations. Descartes' attempt to define the notion of other minds brought him in direct contact with ideas that postulated the very essence of spiritual and physical being, inasmuch as the philosopher meticulously contemplated the various pathways an individual must travel to inevitably reach the awareness of how minds do, indeed, exist separate from on another. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Nature of Knowledge and Morality: Discussion of Theories of Descartes, Hume, Kant and Nietzsche
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the theories of Descartes, Hume, Kant and Nietzsche. The nature of knowledge and morality within philosophical arguments has taken considerable shifts over the ages. Rationalism and the ideas of Rene Descartes used the ideas of mathematical deduction through innate reasoning but are opposite to those of John Locke and David Hume and empiricism who used instead the concepts of scientific induction and experience. Immanuel Kant combines both theories fairly successfully in regards to mans knowledge while Friedrich Nietzsche on the other hand, rejects the ideas that man can have any knowledge of himself.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Ontological Argument for the Existence of God
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A 5 page review of Anselms philosophical argument purporting the existence of God. This paper explores this argument in relation to the counter arguments of Kant and Gaunilo contending that Anselms approach was flawed and that the existence of God had yet to be proven. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Philosophy of B.C. Johnson:
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This 5 page paper examines the philosophy of B.C. Johnson and his belief that God could not exist. Johnson bases this belief on a series of explanations that are examined in this paper. Furthermore, this paper also presents the arguments of the theist with claims against the arguments that Johnson presents. Bibliography lists no sources.
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The Philosophy of Descartes and the Idea of Reality
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The 14 page paper considers the philosophy of Rene Descartes. Firstly the paper briefly considers his background and how this is reflected in his ideas, the writer then concentrate on different ideas of reality and perception of reality, including dualism, the existence of God and arguments such as the discourse on wax and the perception of distance. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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The Philosophy of Religion
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This 15 page paper examines the concept of philosophy and applies it to religion. The Enlightenment era is discussed. Specific philosophies are included. God and how it is treated in philosophy is a large part of the inquiry. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Philosophy of Thales:
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This 4 page paper discusses some of the basic components of Thales' philosophy. For instance, this paper addresses the reasons why Thales is conisdered the first Western philosopher and how his theories helped contribute to modern science. Furthermore, this paper explores the concept of string theory and anthropic cosmology in addition to other ideas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Problem of Evil
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This 5 page essay takes a look at Hume's arguments regarding the architect of man (or God) and why there is evil in the world. It is argued that evil is necessary due to man's nature and the nature of the world. No bibliography.
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The Problem of Evil
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A 5 page essay that is a rebuttal to William Rowe's argument on the problem of evil, which states that since God is, presumably, omnipotent, omniscient and wholly benevolent, such a deity would not allow evil that serves no purposes. Since senseless evil does exist, Rowe concludes that God does not. The writer argues that there are rational arguments against Rowe's position. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Problem of Free Will and How It is Treated in Henrik Ibsens A Dolls House
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In sixteen pages this paper analyzes writings by Plato, Aristotle, Pico, Machiavelli, Sartre, Freud, and Kane as well as William Shakespeares Hamlet and Jean Racines Phιdre in order to determine how free will is treated in Henrik Ibsens social drama A Dolls House, with a categorization of the play as an example of either determinism, compatibilist, or libertarian also included. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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The Problem With Descartes' Ontological Argument
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This 4 page paper looks at the argument Descartes wages in respect to God's existence. The philosopher's notions are discussed in depth and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Problem With Meaning
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6 pages in length. Characteristic of humanity's constant quest for the concept of meaning, the journey of understanding has come to represent myriad things to myriad people, ultimately rendering any universal explanation virtually impossible. The problem with 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. The writer discusses the possible definition of meaning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Process of Justification: An Evolving Phenomena
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A 6 page discussion of the process and concept of justification. Contends that justification is in essence the presentation of evidence or facts which support our views or beliefs. This "evidence" or "fact" varies considerably, however, according to what arena it is presented in. Justification, when used in the more regulated areas of our lives, can be quite elaborate and scientific. Other more challengable forms of justification can be based simply on societal precedence or religious belief and philosophy.
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The Relationship Between the Philosophies of Emerson and James
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This 5 page paper examines the philosophical camps which are transcendentalism and pragmatism which are associated with Emerson and James respectively. The ideas to come from each are examined for similarities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Relevance Of An Impossible Ethical Ideal By Niebuhr
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This 4 page paper discusses Niebuhr's discussion of the law of love as found in this chapter. The writer includes Niebuhr's comments about liberal and orthodox Christianity and the differences with prophetic Christianity. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Sabbath and Emily Dickinson:
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This 3 page paper is an essay on Emily Dickinson's religious views as expressed in the poem, "Some Keep the Sabbath By Going to Church". This poem illustrates Dickinson's deep-rooted spirituality while evidencing her skepticism toward religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Science and Skepticism in Descartes' Meditations
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This 7 page paper takes a look at Descartes' Meditations and discusses how they relate to science. Also discussed is the role of doubt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Significance of the Honey Bee
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This 20 page paper looks at the evolution and behavior of the honey bee and why it is significant in the scheme of things. How this bee provides an example of how the world is ordered is explored. The argument from design is provided as well. It is suggested that the honey bee's behavior and makeup is so precise that it is reasonable to assume there was a designer. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Skepticism of Descartes and Martin Luther King:
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This 8 page paper discusses how both of these men were skeptical about certain aspects of life. Additionally, this paper analyzes how their skepticisms influenced their lives, philosophies and teachings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Story of Joseph in Genesis
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This 18 page report discusses the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) and the ways in which they establish what is the Torah which may be defined as either instruction or law. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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The Study of Krishna Beliefs
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This five page paper presents a discussion on some of the teachings of the Krishna followers. It compares and contrasts some basic beliefs about action, intention and spiritual growth. Bibliography lists one source.
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The Theory of Knowledge from the Socratic and Taoist Perspectives
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This 8 page paper discusses Socrates teachings about the body and soul, death and the meaning of life and compares them with the Taoist tradition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Twilight of the Idols and The Antichrist
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A five page paper which looks at the ways in which Nietzsche criticises Socratic and Platonic schools of thought in The Twilight of the Idols and The Antichrist, and analyses Nietzsches concept of the will to power and the autonomy of the individual in contrast to the constraints laid down by codified religious systems of belief.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
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THE VIEWS OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS AND EPICTETUS
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This paper compares the philosophies of St. Thomas Aquinas and Epictetus about God, nature and the universe. The thesis is that, although these two men were born in different times, their beliefs in the divine and natural order were similar. Bibliograpy lists 4 sources.
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The Work of St. Thomas Aquinas
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A 3 page overview of the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, which offer philosophical proof for Thomas arguments. The great benefit of Thomas writings and particularly the Summa is that they do not require initial agreement with Thomas position on any subject. Thomas assumed that individuals would question those values and beliefs that were quite natural to him. Rather than threaten these individuals with hell fire and brimstone, Thomas provided a base of reason from which the only possible conclusion was that of agreement with his position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Theodicy - The Problem of Evil
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(5 pp) According to Nichols (1998), theodicy
(from theos and dikκ, 'justice,' hence 'enquiry
into the divine justice') is 'doubly relevant in
theology, to fundamentals and to systematics. In
fundamental theology, theodicy is important
because we need to show that the existence of God
is compatible with the existence of evil.' Our
initial thought is if God equals goodness and
love, what is the need - or is there one - for
evil in the world? this discussion will examine
that question.
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Theology and the Practice of Worship
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(10 pp). In this discussion a text has been
selected from the Bible (James 5: 13 - 16) to
give guidance to the idea, and practice of sacred
worship. The text is examined closely, and
personal opinions are given by the writer
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Thesis Defense: Thomas Aquinas' Argument for the Existence of God:
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This 3 page paper provides the basic argument of Aquinas for the existence of God, as well as providing the basic argument against this belief of Aquinas'. In providing the argument against Aquinas and a rebuttle, this paper illustrates the means by which a thesis is defended. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Thomas Aquinas And The Cause Of Motion
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A 3 page paper that reports Aquinas' argument for the existence of God, which is called the Five Ways. Each Way is briefly described. The writer then comments on objections to Aquinas' conclusion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Thomas Aquinas/The Fourth Proof
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A 5 page essay/research paper that critically analyzes Thomas Aquinas' fourth proof of the existence of God. The writer presents this proof and then argues that Aquinas' argument is weak. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Thoreau & Whitman - Inner Reflection & Outer Expression
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A 3-page paper that examines first the primary transcendentalist thoughts expressed in the work of Henry David Thoreau and secondly the similarities and contrasts between the work of Thoreau and that of Walt Whitman. Works discussed are Thoreau's Economy and Solitude from Walden and Whitman's Song of Myself from Leaves of Grass. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Transcendentalists: Emerson and His Work
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A 3 page paper which examines the idea
of transcendentalism and how Emersons work reflected these ideals. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
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Two Essays on the Philosophy of Nietzsche
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This 5 page paper examines Nietzsche's ideas about God, and the good versus evil debate, in two separate essays. Kant's ideas are touched on as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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W.K. CLIFFORD/ THE ETHICS OF BELIEF
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This 6 page paper discusses the philosophical position of Clifford and James as pertains to ethics, knowledge, and morality. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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What is a Moral Human Being?
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This 5 page paper looks at the problem of morality. Some history regarding the debate is provided. The paper concludes that morality is difficult to define, but it is possible to provide a semblance of what a moral human being is. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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What Is The Meaning Of Life
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A 9 page paper that considers the question of the meaning of life. This is a question that has been perplexing man probably since shortly after man appeared on earth. It is a question that has been addressed by physicists, philosophers, theologians, Biblical scholars, psychologists and just about everyone else. It is a question with no definitive answer. This is a question people often ask as they realize their own mortality. The writer includes famous quotes from a number of individuals. The essay addresses spirituality and faith and the opinions of some ancient Greek philosophers. The writer discuses Camus's The Myth of Sisyphus and Frankl's will to meaning. Camus suggests that life is nothing more than a journey to death. Alan Watts offered insight into the difficulty of finding an answer by using a saying from Lao-tzu. The Epic of Gilgamesh is also mentioned in illustrating the importance of reading old stories to learn what we do not know. The essay ends with personal statements regarding the search for meaning in life. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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What Makes Any Text Sacred?
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This 6 page report discusses the
question of what makes or defines a text as sacred. In general,
a sacred text is an outline of the principles or paths to be
followed that govern the movement by one person or a group toward
spiritual enlightenment. It is thought to be worthy of religious
reverence and fundamentally inviolable. It is also consider as
divinely inspired. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Where Does the Idea of God Come From?
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This 6 page paper evaluates Descartes' claim that the idea of God must emanate from God. The philosopher's ideas about God are relayed and the paper delves into why Descartes makes the claim. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Why Be Moral?
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This 12 page paper examines Veatch's moral theory as it relates to his book Rational Man. The book is something that is aligned with Aristotle's ideas. The paper concludes that man should be moral because it is the most fulfilling kind of life. Virtue ethics is compared to existentialism as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Why Monotheism is Not Rational
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This 3 page paper argues that the belief in one God is not rational. Several philosophers are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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