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Substance And Causality: Aristotelian Theories More Relevant Than Platonic Conjecture
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6 pages in length. Examining the relevant worthiness of Aristotelian and Platonic philosophy requires one to assess the fundamental values of both approaches. Indeed, Aristotle may have been Plato's most illustrious pupil, however, he did not share his instructor's view of substance and causality. When one compares the two concepts, one finds that Aristotle's concrete, scientific theories are more relevant than Plato's deductive and abstract ideology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Substance Dualism: Descartes, Spinoza and Berkeley
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3 pages in length. Man's timeline of existence has created a number of philosophical debates that - despite repeated attempts to reach a single answer - have served to perpetuate debate throughout the centuries. One of the most hotly challenged concepts that continues even today is that of substance dualism, the notion of mind/body, mental/physical as two distinct and separate entities in the universe. However, these substance dualists, who perceive their physical beings as external housing for their minds, are not without their critics. As such, a significant component of comparing and contrasting Cartesian mind/body interactionism and Spinoza's monism is incorporating some of the most notable names associated with the entire subject matter, not the least of which is George Berkeley. Without the fundamental concepts offered by other philosophers, Cartesian and Spinoza's contributions would have little upon which to reflect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Suffering and Conflict in Cultures
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A 4 page paper which examines how suffering and conflict are perceived in cultures. The cultures examined are the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the culture found in the epic story of Beowulf. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Suffering Evolves From Knowledge - From What We Mistakenly Think We Know
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8 pages in length. Mankind's perceived knowledge resides at the foundation of human suffering. The extent to which this is true can be experienced in everyday life as people move from one psychological plane to another without cause to stop and consider how and why they are even here and what might be expected of them on a grander, more esoteric scale. Inherent to man's self-seeking journey is that which becomes distorted, a quest for knowledge that no longer reflects the truth but rather exemplifies how people latch on to what it is they mistakenly think they know. The ultimate consequence of such shortsightedness results in tremendous suffering that humanity has no idea how to abate, much less liberate altogether. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Summary and Analysis of “The Laws” by Plato
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This is a 10 page paper summarizing and analyzing Plato’s “The Laws” on a chapter by chapter basis. Philosopher and educator Plato (427-347 B.C.E.) wrote extensively in general philosophy which he believed was the basis for the theory of education and political thought. Plato was greatly influenced by the philosophies of Socrates and in addition was critical about Athenian public life “which he presented as dominated by the rhetorical and poetical uses of language in the formation of policies and attitudes”. “The Laws” (360 B.C.E.) was Plato’s last and most extensive work and it reaffirms many of his arguments from previous works in regards to the practical politics of running a Republic. The central speaker is an “Athenian stranger” who gives “advice on the constitution of a proposed new city”. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Summary of Plato's "Crito"
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A 5 page paper which summarizes Plato's "Crito." This classic is essentially the final argument Socrates' offers to a friend who would have him escape rather than face imminent death. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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Summary of Plato’s Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito
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A 3 page paper which summarizes Plato’s Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali
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A 6 page critical review of the story by D.T. Niane. Briefly relates this age-old story from Western Africa. Emphasizes that this brief story manages to incorporate many critical aspects of culture, of conflict, and even of sorcery and magic. It is a story of friendship, of interpersonal relationships and a story of destiny. It is also a story, however, which provides an interesting basis for the question of whether an individual is responsible for their own destiny. In "Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali" we have a situation in which oral tradition proves to be a ready target for a contemporary theoretic approach to the subject of destiny. No additional sources are listed.
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SURVIVOR’S QUEST: LIFE AND DEATH DECISIONS
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This 3 page paper discusses the hypothetical philosophical situation of determining who will live and who will die among survivors stranded together. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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Susan Griffin's "Our Secret"
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses Susan Griffin's "Our Secret" as it relates to true spirituality and human connectedness. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCscret.doc