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The Bat’s Experience
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A 6 page paper discussing some of the points that Thomas Nagel raises in his work, “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?” The issue is one of mind and body, and reconciling the relationship between them. Development of a physical theory of mind is Nagel’s goal, and he rejects the reductionist perspective. The more effective means of assessment likely is that which combines both objective and subjective aspects. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSphiloMindBat.rtf

The Battle Between Freewill & Determinism / Arguing In Favor Of Freewill
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In 7 pages the author discusses the age long battle between the doctrines of freewill and determinism. The writer posits that mankind does, indeed, have freewill. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Beauty of Art in the Romantic Period
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A 5 page paper which examines the beauty of art during the Romantic period as seen in the theories of G.W.F. Hegel in “Introduction to the Philosophy of Art” and Percy Bysshe Shelley in “Defence of Poetry.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhegart.rtf

The Beginning of Knowledge
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This 3 page paper considers Frank Herbert's statement "The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something you do not understand," and what it might mean to a young person just starting their college career. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVHerbrt.rtf

The Best Government is Not Always a Democracy
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This 3 page paper examines the theories of Hobbes and Mill and sees Hobbes as having the most responsible theory. This paper is written in response to a prompt claiming that after a nuclear war the people must choose a new government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA739gov.rtf

The Better Path to Happiness and the Connection Between Authority and Freedom in Plato
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This 5 page report discusses two separate questions. First: Does John Stuart Mill or Karl Marx chart a better course toward happiness for the worker? Second: the issue discussed is regarding the connection between authority and freedom in the work of Plato. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWhappy.wps

The Big Three: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
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(8 pp). Three major philosophers are associated with the development of man's intellectual reasoning and thought. They are Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Commonalities link all three, yet definite differences do exist. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBphilos.doc

The Big Three: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
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(8 pp). Three major philosophers are associated with the development of man's intellectual reasoning and thought; they are Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Commonalities link all three, yet definite differences do exist. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBphilsR.doc

The Body/Soul Distinction: Myth Or Truth?
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7 pages in length. Plato's vast conjecture spanned myriad concepts and contested just as many standard theories; indeed, one might readily argue that Plato's suppositions were oftentimes subject to scrutiny and skepticism by his philosophical counterparts. Examining his perspective on body/soul distinction is a prime example of how Plato's thoughts on this particular topic were not always well received by his equals; rather, taking the stance that one's body is merely a requisite occurrence – more like an afterthought – derived from one's soul has been disputed time and again by the likes of Aristotle and others who contend the body and soul are inextricably intertwined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCbd-sl.rtf

The Cardinal Virtues and Living a Moral Life
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A 5 page review of the cardinal virtues which are most important in living a moral life. Asserts that these virtues are temperance and justice rather than courage and wisdom for it is temperance and justice that are important in achieving the three critical steps to a moral life. Identifies these steps as the purification which must occur inside, improving the relationships among people, and improving the relationship between man and God. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPvirtue.wps