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The Argument of Descartes and Locke and Who Would Bertrand Russell Support
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This 6 page report discusses Rene Descartes’ “Meditations” (published in 1641) and John Locke’s “ “Essay Concerning Human Understanding.” Descartes considers the problems of the sources and nature of knowledge; the validity of truth; the nature and destiny of man; the existence of God, as well as the creation of the universe. Locke carefully reviews the characteristics of the human mind and the course by which it is aware of the world outside and around it. Arguing against the long-established proposition of intrinsic ideas, Locke believed that the mind is born blank, a tabula rasa upon which the world describes itself through the experience of the five senses. Russell clearly held his own opinions as well as stated in “Problems of Philosophy.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Arguments For and Against Active Euthanasia
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A 5 page overview of the arguments surround the practice of euthanasia. Suggests that the shoulder of responsibility for this practice should lie with the individual, not with either the proponents or opponents of the practice. Includes a 1/2 page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Arguments For Torture; Are They Right?
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Michael Levin puts forward a strong argument in favour of allowing torture where the motivation is to save innocent lives, for example, where many lives are threatened by terrorism. This 10 page paper considers the arguments he puts forward to support the proposition and considers the flaws of the arguments; why they may be wrong in terms of assumptions inherent in his approach and philosophical basis. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEtorture.rtf

THE ARGUMENTS OF JOHN STUART MILLS/ON LIBERTY
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This 4 page paper discusses the arguments of John Stuart Mill and his essay, On Liberty. A critique of his use of examples, with quotes, included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBsmill.rtf

The Aristotelian Concept of an Unchanging Morality
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This 5 page paper relies on Nicomachean Ethics to answer objections to Aristotle's stance that morality is not relative. The concept of lying is also discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA128Ari.rtf

The Art Of War & Wisdom Of The Desert
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A 5 page paper that discusses these two books. The writer provides some background on both Taoism and early Christianity and specifically, the monks/hermits cited in Wisdom in the Desert. The themes found in the books are explained with an emphasis on what each author says about anger and/or conflict. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGwrws.rtf

The Athenian Thesis
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An 8 page discussion of the Athenian thesis or doctrine. Examines the inherent virtues and motivations of Sparta and Athens. Utilizes the details which unfold in the Melian Dialogue, Pericles' Funeral Oration, the Dispute over Epidamnus/Dispute over Corcyra and the Mytilenaian Debate to illustrate the contention that no city is deterred by traditional morality from ruling where it can. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Athenian Thesis: Corresponding Observations from Machiavelli and Contemporary Writers
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A 6 page discussion of the Athenian Thesis or Athenian Doctrine. Provides a concise definition of this thesis with the observation that no city is deterred by traditional morality from ruling where it can. Expands on this definition examining the inherent virtues and motivations of Sparta, Athens and even Machiavelli’s quest for his empire. Concludes that the Athenian thesis is indeed a part of a consistent view of the world. Although there would appear to be certain contradictions in this thesis such as the virtuous motivations of Sparta, for example, these contradictions appear to weigh themselves out with time. It becomes apparent on a more thorough consideration of this doctrine that even Sparta, despite her virtuous appearances has common goals with Athens or even Machiavelli. Sparta’s motivations center around the inability to expand safely rather than any superiority of virtue, just as on close inspection so do Machiavelli’s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Autobiography of a Baby Boomer
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This is a 3 page paper which is autobiographical from the point of a baby boomer and incooperates the statement by Margaret Mead "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." The bibliography has 2 sources.
Filename: JHAuto.rtf

THE BASIS OF MORALITY IS EGOISM: ARGUMENTAL
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This 3 page paper defines egoism and altruism, then argues that egoism is the basis of a moral development. Aristotle exampled. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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