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Spartan Civilization
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An 8 page overview of Spartan civilization. The question of whether Sparta was exceptionally violent is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPspartanciv.rtf

Spinoza's Account of Mind & Body Interaction
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An 11 page research paper that discusses how Baruch Spinoza (late seventeenth century philosopher) addressed the relationship between the mind and body. An examination of Spinoza's philosophy as expressed in his Ethics Treatise on the Emendation of the Intellect demonstrates the value of Spinoza's position, which addresses the classic "mind-body" problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khspinmb.rtf

Spinoza's Treatment of Religion Compared to that of the Medievals:
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This 4 page paper refers to Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise in order to compare and contrast the similiarities and differences between the treatment of religion by Spinoza and that of the medieval philosophers. This paper highlights the naturalistic influence of the medievals upon Spinoza as well as many of their specific differences. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSSpinza.rtf

Spirituality and Ralph Waldo Emerson
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A 3 page discussion of Emerson's philosophies and accomplishments. The author of this paper emphasizes that while Emerson is perhaps remembered most for his nature writings and back-to-the land philosophy, he should equally be remembered for his spirituality. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPemersn.rtf

St. Augustine And Free Will
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This 5 page paper presents a discussion of Augustine's thoughts about free will. The paper discusses this specific premise: "The creature who sins with free will is more excellent than the creature who does not sin because he has no free will." The writer then incorporates these questions in the discussion: Why does Augustine make this kind of statement? What are his underlying assumptions? Are the assumptions always true? What problems emanate from assumptions and how would Augustine respond to the problems? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGaugswl.rtf

St. Augustine And Peter Abelard : Tutorial
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A 6 page paper that discusses Augustine's Confessions and Abelard's Stories of my Misfortunes. The two essays are compared and contrasted. The writer comments on the era in which each wrote these particular essays. The writer finds Abelard to be selfish and self-serving, a man who blames everyone else while Augustine's work actually meets both aims of 'confessions' in the 4th century. Tutorial comments incorporated into essay. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGaugab.rtf

St. Augustine And The Existence Of God
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This 4 page paper briefly explains Augustine's a priori and an a posteriori arguments to prove the existence of God. The essay also outlines Augustine's seven statements to demonstrate there is just one God. The writer also comments on how Augustine approached the issue of evil. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGaugus.rtf

St. Augustine and the Trinity
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A 14 page paper which discusses Augustine’s theology and philosophy concerning the Doctrine of the Trinity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TGaugtrin.rtf

St. Augustine Of Hippo
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5 pages in length. Born in North Africa in 354 and died in 430, St. Augustine of Hippo holds a prominent place in the annals of Western thought. From Platonism to human nature to God to freedom, Augustine – who speaks of human freedom in De Gratia et Libero Aribitrio and differentiates between religion and morality from politics in De Civitate Dei - provides intuitive insight as to the meaning and value of these aspects of human life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCHippo.rtf

St. Augustine's Confessions and the Problem of Evil
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This 5 page paper looks at the text of this early thinker, in light of his pagan roots. The focus of this paper is how Augustine assessed the problem of evil in the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA010Aug .rtf