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Friedrich Nietzsche -- “Art raises its head when religions relax their hold”
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This 12 page report discusses the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) who was fully convinced that one of the most destructive characteristic of Western culture is the self-deception caused by religion. One of Nietszche's fundamental contentions was that traditional values (represented primarily by Christianity) had lost their power in the lives of individuals. Art cannot flourish in such a situation and can only flow forth freely in the absence of religious constraints. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Immanuel Kant's Doctrines and Their Relation to Religion
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A 12 page paper outlining the basic doctrines of Immanuel Kant. The writer examines his beliefs about goodness and people's responsibility to be good people, and relates that to Utilitarianism and Catholicism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Locke, Berkeley, & Hume / Material Substance
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A 5 page paper discussing the varying views of Hume, Locke, and Berkeley in relationship to the concept of material substance. All three of these philosophers were theorists of knowledge but each also had a slightly different opinion in regards to the issue of material matter. Also discussed is the validity of their reasoning, which is actually quite valid in its context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Conversation Concerning a Table: With Berkeley, Leibniz and Locke
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9 pages in length. Concerns an imaginary conversation between the three philosophers John Locke, George Berkeley, and Gottfreid Leibniz about a piece of furniture. This is an excellent example paper showing the differences and similarities of the philosophies of these three men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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George Berkeley & Perception
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A 5 page paper that explores Berkeley's theory that nothing can exist outside of perception. This paper demonstrates that Berkeley's contention is based in his understanding of perception as the only means by which a person can determine the characteristics of an object. Because perception is the only means for determining an object, then perception must also be the only way to determine existence. One primary source cited.
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George Berkeley / To Be Is To Be Perceived
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A 4 page paper that address the progression of George Berkeley's arguments towards 'esse est percipi' -- to be is to be perceived. His arguments of Hylas and Philanous support the basic argument in his Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Understanding. Berkeley would contend that the only way an object can be acknowledged is through man's perception of it. The primary source is cited.
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George Berkeley and David Hume - Similarities and Differences
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This 5 page report discusses the philosophies of George Berkeley (1685-1753) and David Hume (1711-1176) and compares their similarities and differences. Both held unique and views on the actual existence of any given item and the relationship of the thing to the person who perceives it.
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The Dialogues Of George Berkeley
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The Three dialogues between Hylas and Philonous was written in 1713 and follows the example of Socratic dialogue to present the basic tenets of George Berkeley's philosophical stand. This 7 page paper explores and examines the dialogue and Berkeley's beliefs based on immaterialism. No additional sources are listed.
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How Francis Bacon Influenced Thomas Hobbes
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A 7 page paper that discusses the impact that Francis Bacon had on the development of writings by Thomas Hobbes. Though Hobbes has denied, by omission, any correlation between the development of his philosophical theories and the year he spent in the employee of Francis Bacon, critics and philosophical scholars alike have compared their similarities and commented that the relationship between these two men must have been the springboard for Hobbes focal transformation from classical literature to social philosophy.
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Soren Kierkegaard/God and Man, the Fundamental Relation
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A 6 page analysis of the philosophy of the nineteenth century existentialist philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. The writer outlines the primary principles of Kierkegaard's philosophical concepts in regards to the importance of a personal relationship with God. No additional sources cited.
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