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The Evolution of Consciousness
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This 8 page paper considers the work of Daniel Dennett and his book 'Consciousness Explained'. This book gives us a clear indication of how difficult it is to define consciousness and its meaning, By drawing on biological, technological and psychological disciplines many ideas are discussed. This paper looks at the arguments of Dennett regarding the evolution of consciousness, the way they clash with traditional ideas and the merits within the new paradigm. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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The Evolution Of Human Rights
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10 pages in length. Man's struggle to assert his rights as a human has existed ever since humanity realized its inherent separation from the rest of the living world. Through the centuries, this perpetual quest for upholding said rights has been met with great resistance from those who believe that only a select few should be granted the privilege of human rights. Philosophers have spent endless hours determining exactly what the concept of rights truly means, with the general consensus reflecting the respect for and appreciation of one's own unrestricted distinctiveness amidst the broader social spectrum. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Existence of God: Aquinas and Hume
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A 5 page paper which examines Aquinas and Hume’s arguments concerning the existence of God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Existence of God: Presentation of an Atheist and Theist Argument
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This is a 10 page paper presenting an argument about the existence of God from an atheist and theist standpoint ending in favor of the theist. Generally the arguments for the existence of God center on five different approaches: the argument of contingency, the argument from design, the ontological argument, the argument as a presupposition of values and morals, and the argument for proof by religious experience. The argument of design of the universe, or teleological arguments based on science are those most often proposed by atheists (A) although theists (T) do have comparable arguments as rebuttal and the arguments of morals and values provide the most sound base. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Existence of the Soul
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This 3 page paper uses a hypothetical case study as a springboard for discussion. Descartes' second meditation is addressed. At issue is whether or not the soul exists and if one can prove that it does. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The First and Second Meditations of Descartes
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A five page paper which analyses Descartes’ First and Second Meditations and considers whether the extrapolations of the Second Meditation overcome the radical self-doubt of the First. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Flaw in Kant's Categorical Imperative
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This 3 page paper argues that the lying promise is sometimes necessary and that most people will agree due to a universal intrinsic morality. Kant's categorical imperative is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Flaw in Rousseau's Brand of Freedom
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This 5 page paper looks at Rousseau's The Social Contract and explores meanings of freedom. Mill's On Liberty is also mentioned. The paper argues that Rousseau's ideas do not support true freedom. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA216Rou.rtf

The Flaw in Utilitarian Theory
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This 3 page paper argues that utilitarianism is inadequate to explore the nuances of ethical thought. A humorous case study concerning Keebler elves is examined. The paper concludes that Kantian philosophy is a more practical and reasonable approach in making ethical decisions than is utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Fool Argument
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This 10 page paper contemplates the argument of the Fool in Chapter XV of Hobbes' The Leviathan. Many quotes are included. No additional sources cited.
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