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ANGER IN NICOMACHEAN ETHICS
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This paper covers Aristotle's view on anger, as discussed in the Nicomachean Ethics. The paper poses the question of whether Aristotle's view on the topic is realistic, or if, given the mores of certain societies, people don't have much control over the way they react to their anger.
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Animal Rights and Three Classical Philosophies
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This 10 page report discusses the perspectives of utilitarianism, the thinking of the ancient philosopher Aristotle, and that of the 18th century German philosopher, Immanuel Kant are considered and applied to some of the many issues associated with attitudes about the “rights” of animals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Annie Dillard/"Pilgrim at Tinker Creek"
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A 5 page analysis of Annie Dillard's naturalist philosophy expressed in her book "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek." The writer explains how Dillard uses her naturalist observations to examine the "big" questions of life—the meaning of the universe, God, and humanity's place in the scheme of things. No additional sources cited.
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Anselm Of Canterbury & His Ontological Argument
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This 5 page essay briefly reviews the life and work of St. Anselm (1033-1109) who has been known as one of the forebearers of early theological hypothesis. The bibliography lists four sources.
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Anselm’s Ontological Arguments
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A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the first and second ontological arguments of Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), who was the first medieval theologian to propose an ontological argument on the existence of God. An ontological argument is a method that relies on logic alone, rather than scripture, as it endeavors to establish a priori proof that God exists. Then, the writer discusses the response written by Anselm’s contemporary Gaunilo of Marmoutier. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Anselm, Aquinas, Descartes/Existence of God
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A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares the arguments of Anselm and Aquinas on the existence of God and then briefly discusses Descartes' view. Theologians and philosophers throughout history have formulated arguments that are designed to prove, logically, that God exists. This examination of three of these arguments looks first at the proofs of God's existence offered by Anselm and Aquinas. These two theologians take opposite approaches, with Anselm offering an a priori, ontological proof, while Aquinas formulates a cosmological, a posteriori argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Anthropology in the Works of Plato and Augustine
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A five page paper analyzing both Platonic and Augustinian thought in terms of its application to anthropology. The paper points out that neither philosopher had any concept of the scientific method, and questions how much of their ideology can be considered applicable to the field of anthropology today. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Anthropology of the Body
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This 11 page report discusses anthropology of the body and the ways in which every culture constructs a symbolic system of meanings which includes a representation of the body and a theory of the body’s physical existence. In western society the body is viewed as a symbol of individualism and separation. In traditional societies the body connects the individual to the society and nature. Such an anthropologically-constructed body can be analyzed in terms of form, content, knowing and value. In the study of the anthropology of the body, it is important to consider the body as the subject and object of social processes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Applying Aristotle's Rhetoric Theory To President Bush's Memorial Address
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5 pages in length. As the shaper of truth and reality, the discourse community is constantly at odds with the manner by which rhetoric is approached in contemporary times. Outsiders pay little mind to the value of words, asserting that their presence is merely symbolic in nature and superficial in reality. Like so many who have adopted this way of thinking, these nonmembers of the discourse community possess very little interest for truth, being concerned only with rhetoric persuasion. With a rhetorical epistemology solidly entrenched in their psyche, these naysayers hold firm to their convictions that words are not the connection between concept and knowledge, but rather that obtaining such a possession is not only unwarranted by humans but also impossible. Examining President Bush's recent memorial address at the National Cathedral, one can readily argue that Aristotle's three-point definition of rhetoric was a primary component toward persuasion through words, as well as a solid example of substantiating his own character, credibility, and persona; an emotional state in his audience; and a sense of reasonableness. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Applying Cultural Economics to Society
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8 pages. The impact of consumerism and prosperity upon the cultural and economic society of man has prompted many volumes of work from both philosophers and economists alike. This paper investigates the phenomenon of cultural economics as discussed by authors Thorstein Veblen, Regenia Gagnier, and Francis Fukuyama. The essence of the leisure class and how it affects the manners of this socioeconomic group is explored at length herein. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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