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Scientific Realism and the “No Miracles” Argument
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This 7 page report discusses what scientific realism is and how it applies to what Hilary Putnam defined in 1975 as the “no miracles” argument. The argument, also referred to as the “ultimate argument” is thought of as the primary philosophical argument in favor of scientific realism. Traditional scientific realism presents very singular opinions regarding scientific hypotheses, theoretical entities, and scientific understanding: theories in, at least, mature sciences are typically and for the most part true. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWnomir.rtf

Scientific Realism; Boyd Putnam and Laudan;
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This 4 page paper considers the ideas of Boyd, Putnam, and Laudan in the area of scientific realism. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEscirel.wps

Self and Society: Benjamin Franklin
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An 11 page paper which discusses the nature of the relationship between self and society as perceived by Benjamin Franklin in his autobiography, as well as others of his particular time period such as Thoreau, Locke, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. The paper also addresses the conditions of the country at the time of Benjamin Franklin which would perhaps call for such a connection, or perspective, concerning self and society. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
Filename: RAbenfrank.wps

Self Reliance and Work: Reflections of Ralph Waldo Emerson
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A 3 page exploration of the relationship which exist between work and growth of self. Based on the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson in the essay “Self Reliance”. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPslfRel.rtf

Self Reliance as Defined by Thoreau and Emerson
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A 3 page discussion of self reliance as it is exemplified by the ideologies of Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This paper explores Emerson's "Self Reliance" and Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience". No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPslfRe2.rtf

Self-Interest in Politics
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An 8 page paper which discusses how all human beings are prone to involve themselves in life looking out for their own interests. Self-interest, from this perspective, seems almost inherent, and thus is clearly related to politics, where self-interest is very much a part of any policy. In discussing the self-interest of mankind and of politics, the paper discusses some of the ideas of Locke, Hobbes, and Machiavelli. The paper also discusses some international policies, further supporting the notion that human beings are concerned with self-interest, even on a large scale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAselfint.wps

Sensing, Thinking, Verbalizing, Believing and Knowing: An Ice Sculpture, Theology, and Science
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A 4 page overview of the processes we go through to justify and vocalize beliefs. Centering around our observations and belief regarding an ice sculpture being used as an Easter Meal centerpiece, this paper contrasts esoteric belief and scientific belief. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPbelie2.rtf

Setting out a position argument
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A paper which looks at the essential elements of structuring a position argument, with reference to the functions of rhetoric as described by Plato and Aristotle. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLargpos.rtf

Sexuality, gender and the social construct of identity
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An analysis of the concept of sexual identity within the context of socio-cultural ideologies, and the construction of identity. The writer looks at Foucault's perspective on identity, and at theories of masculinity and femininity in relation to postcolonialism. Bibliography lists 12 sources
Filename: JLsexid2.rtf

Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Aristotle’s “Poetics”
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A 5 page paper which discusses the similarities and differences between “Hamlet” and “Poetics.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhamari.rtf