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Descartes: His Role in Science and Philosophy
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This 10 page paper argues that Descartes was not a great physicist. Rather, his importance is only in the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA503Des.rtf

Descartes; Perception, Knowledge and the Inspection of Objects
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This argumentative 6 page paper considers the way that we perceive objects according to Descartes. The paper examines the separation of the physical senses and the mind which may use innate knowledge. The writer explains the imperfect and the clear and distinct methods of inspection, arguing that this is not a viable argument, and that innate knowledge relies upon input of the senses and of the corporeal world. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEdescar.wps

Destiny or Circumstance?: Are Human Beings in Charge of Their Destiny?
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A 5 page discussion of destiny as it relates to the actional and nonactional theories. Associates the theory of biological determinism with the nonactional theory but observes other areas of research which indicate numerous factors, particularly parental involvement in our childhood, affect the way we live our lives. Concludes that there is some validity to the Actional Theory, the theory that it is us that determine our destiny. What becomes clear, however, is that our destinies are determined not only by factors which are under our control but also be predetermined factors such as our genes. Destiny therefore is predetermined in some instances but entirely under our control in others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdestin.wps

Destiny, Doubt & Delusion - The Eternal Question of Existence:
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An 8-page paper that explores man's obsession with his origin, the reason for his existence and his ultimate destiny following death. Included is a discussion of the philosophy of absolute doubt and absolute certainty as developed by Rene Descartes as well as a discussion of man's destiny as outlined in the Holy Bible. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCExist.doc

Determinate and Reflective Judgment
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This 3 page paper examines Kant's criteria as applied to the concept of pleasure. The concepts are defined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA414Knt .rtf

Did Descartes Contradict Himself in the Meditations?
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This 3 page paper asks this compelling question and answers with a resounding no. The dreaming argument is the focus of this paper. Other meditations are discussed and Descartes' proof of God's existence is explored as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA325Des.rtf

Did Descartes Question His Own Thought Process?
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The cogito is discussed as well as an objection to it in this 3 page paper. Did Descartes question the thought process used to come up with his solution? Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA710Des.rtf

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's The Cost of Discipleship
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements presented in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's book The Cost of Discipleship. This paper integrates a view of Bonhoeffer as he related many of his principles of religious humanism through his writings. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: MHBonho.rtf

Differences between Eastern and Western Philosophy
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(5 pp) It is silly for us to think, that in a page of two we will be able to encapsulate ideas that have taken lifetimes or centuries to form. However we will make the effort to give some basic differences between the two philosophical approaches to life of the East and the West in this discussion. The 1974 text by Robert Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, will be used as the connecting thread between the two philosophies. Bibliography lists 4 sources. BBzenmtr.doc
Filename: BBzenmtr.doc

Differences in Plato and Aristotle's Views
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This 4 page paper broaches political viewpoints of these two well known Greek philosophers. Political models are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA608AaP.rtf