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Greek Classicism
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6 pages. Considers what is meant by the term 'classical' when it refers to the high classical period of Greek culture. Examines this aspect in consideration of Pericles, Sophocles' Theban plays and Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Greek Philosophers & Virtue in a Film
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A 5 page research paper that relates ancient Greek philosophy, the thoughts of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle, regarding virtue, and how this can be applied to the film Instinct(1999), starring Anthony Hopkins. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Greek Philosophers: Parmenides & Empedocles
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A 12 page paper. There were many Greek philosophers before Aristotle, Plato and Socrates. Parmenides and Empedocles are two of them. These early Greek philosophers literally changed Greek thought. Parmenides changed the way in which theories are presented, specifically, he was the first to offer arguments for his views. He also left his fellow and subsequent philosophers with a dilemma to reconcile. This essay presents an overview of the thoughts of these two philosophers, compares them and offers a conclusion regarding their accomplishments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Gregory of Nyssa and St. Augustine
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A 7 page paper which presents a theme from Chapter X of St. Augustine’s Confessions and then discusses a similar theme in A Eulogy for Basil the Great by Gregory of Nyssa. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Groundhog Day & Aristotelian Ethics
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A 4 page essay that draws discusses the 1993 movie Groundhog Day (directed by Harold Ramis) and Aristotelian ethics. Analysis of this film demonstrates that the protagonist goes through an intellectual development that leads to conclusions paralleling those of Aristotelian ethics. The leading character in the film ultimately comes to the realizations that were reached by Aristotle several millennia ago. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Growth and Development & Spiritual Journey / One and the Same
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In 5 pages the author develops the thesis that one's growth and development and one's spiritual journey are one and the same. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Habermas on Nations, States and a European Constitution
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This 3 page paper summarizes some of the points in Jurgen Habermas’s considerations of the difference between nations and states, the way in which democracies are formed, and whether or not Europe needs a constitution.
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Habermas: Universality Of Linguistic Understanding
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6 pages in length. Habermas's thesis of the universality of linguistic understanding dramatically changes the relationship between natural and human sciences by way of its tendency to question boundaries inherent to traditional theory. The three primary arguments within his theoretical stance include the interplay between tradition and rationality, the problematic aspect of social science methodology and the language-based universality of hermeneutic experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Hans Jonas’ Restructuring of Kant’s Ethical Categorical Imperative in the Age of Technology
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Jonas’ restructuring of Kant’s categorical imperative in regards to ethically responsible decisions and actions. In the 18th and 19th centuries, philosophers such as Immanual Kant were interested in “the supreme moral principle” which would govern individual action and decision making in society, religion and politics. Kant in his work “Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals” developed the categorical imperative which stated “Act so that you can will that the maxim of your action be made the principle of universal law”. This reasoning reflected that individuals “ought” to act in relation to their moral duty and not out of self interest for the good of humanity and society. Since the advent of modern global technology however, contemporary philosophers argue that this categorical imperative falls short of preserving humanity. Hans Jonas in particular argues that Kant’s categorical imperative does not reflect the responsibility needed in present actions in order to preserve not only present generations but also future generations. Technology has such a global impact on all of humanity and the environment that decisions made today must have an imperative of responsibility for the future of humanity. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Happiness According to Aristotle
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This 3 page paper examines Aristotle's ideas on happiness. The concept is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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