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It Is Not Life That Matters, It Is The Courage You Bring To It
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6 pages in length. When the student applies this Sir Hugh Walpole quote to his or her life, it will be important to discuss the aspect of living life to the fullest even though the road may be paved with occasional disappointment. Indeed, the very essence of this quote speaks to the fact that one's existence is not to be taken for granted or allowed to pass by without putting any effort behind it; rather, life is to be a highly participatory event where risks are taken and lessons are learned. The courage one brings to life is found in the actual living aspect – the going out and seeking understanding and enlightenment as opposed to merely wading through one's days in a blind fog of indifference. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCLifeC.rtf

IT’S ONLY HUMAN
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This 6 page paper deals with the question of humanity and what it is to be human. The answer is based upon the writing of two great philosophers, John Locke and David Hume. Used in the inquiry are the political writing of Hume and the Treatise of Government by Locke. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBhumloc.rtf

J. S. Mill On Liberty
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5 pages in length. In On Liberty Mill argues that the expression of opinion should be free unless it is as incitement to action that will be harmful to others; and if that is the case then it can be regulated. The question this paper will address is whether Mill does not recognize an absolute right to the freedom of speech; for if the expression of opinion will be harmful to others is a question of fact which could call for judgement in individual cases. Whether or not this is the same position as that of the U. S. Bill of Rights and the U. S. law will be considered. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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J.J. Rousseau's Social Contract (Reaction Paper)
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This 6 page paper is a reaction to J.J. Rousseau's work The Social Contract. Contemporary examples are used. Quotes are included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA710JJR.rtf

Jacob Burckhardt’s Views on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Jacob Burckhardt’s “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”. Jacob Burckhardt’s writings on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century” in part III of his work “The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy” discusses how the humanist movement away from the affiliation between the church and the state back toward the traditional positive views of man introduced by the ancient Greeks and Romans offered a progressive and excessive view of society which was eventually not well accepted and which led to the downfall of the humanists. While Burckhardt generally did not believe that accelerated movements in history were good for society, other modern scholars and critics believe that this perspective of Burckhardt’s may actually have been a reflection of the excesses he was witnessing in 19th century Europe. While those who believed in the importance of the functioning of the church and the state supported Burckhardt’s views, others advocated that the humanist movement actually developed a sense of liberalism and the equality of man considered an essential element in today’s democratic societies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJBurck1.rtf

Jacques Maritain: How Relevant Are His Ideas To Teaching Religious Education In The Contemporary Context?
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10 pages in length. The relevancy of Jacques Maritain's ideas in the context of contemporary religious teachings speaks to the fundamental nature of Thomism, inasmuch as Maritain was firmly rooted in St. Thomas and the works of his major commentators. Working a significant amount from the philosophies of Aquinas, Maritain's ideas would incorporate quite well into the basic tenets of today's religious teachings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCjacqu.wps

James Cagney: Free Will and Determinism
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A 5 page paper which discusses the attitudes and beliefs of James Cagney, in relationship to his life. Cagney did not take credit for his success nor for his apparent happiness, claiming that it was perhaps determined. His attitudes and beliefs are discussed in relationship to three philosophers who addressed the conditions of free will and determinism. The philosophers are Baron D’Holbach, Walter T. Stace, and Richard Taylor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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James/Determinism & Descartes/Radical Doubt
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A 3 page essay in two parts. The first part addresses William James’ critique of determinism and the second compares the thoughts of Descartes and Nietzsche on the self. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khjadn.rtf

Jean Baudrillard; Hyper Reality and the Media
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This 11 page paper considers Baudrillard's theory of hyper reality and how we can see this impact on the social world due to the role of the media with its' creation and propagation of images. The paper discusses the theory and the role of simulation, and uses examples to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Jean Jacques Rousseau’s Impact Upon the Canadian Legal System
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A 5 page paper which examines how Rousseau’s political treatise, “The Social Contract or Principles of Political Right” influenced the Canadian legal system, particularly in terms of its emphasis on the general will. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGroucan.rtf