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Weil & Rand/ Spirituality vs. Objectivism
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A 5 page analysis of the philosophies of Simone Weil and Ayn Rand as represented in their books Waiting for God and The Virtue of Selfishness, respectively. The writer discusses the vast differences between these two authors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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What Does Empiricism Teach About The Relationship Between Appearance And Reality?
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4 pages in length. The debate over empiricism and what value it may hold in relation to man's knowledge and understanding of the world around him evolved to quite a level of dispute among some of history's most outspoken theorists. During this period of enlightenment Locke, Hume, Berkeley and Descartes held the most vocal positions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCEmpiricism.rtf

What is a human being?
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This 5 page paper delves into the philosophical question and addresses aspects of being human. The paper takes the position that being fully human should be a goal of every human being. The question which asks whether or not we are alone in the universe is posed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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What is a Moral Human Being?
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This 5 page paper looks at the problem of morality. Some history regarding the debate is provided. The paper concludes that morality is difficult to define, but it is possible to provide a semblance of what a moral human being is. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA144mor.rtf

What is Analogical Reasoning
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5 pages. In analogical problem solving, what one does is try to solve a new problem by referring to a different one, one in which the solution is already known. The following question arises: What criteria are used to select possible analogies? This is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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What is Deconstruction? Answers from Jacques Derrida and Judith Butler
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This 10 page report discusses the concept of deconstruction as presented in Jacques Derrida's 1966 essay, Structure, Sign and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences and Judith Butler's 1991 essay Imitation and Gender Insubordination. "Deconstruction" is not synonymous with "destruction." Instead, it is an analysis of something based on taking the various components of that "something" apart and considering how they have come together and contributed to the "whole." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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What is Democracy?
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14 pages. Introduces some of the original thoughts of our forefathers as well as philosophers in defining such issues as democracy and individualism. This country was based on individual freedoms and by defining individualism we discover the true meaning of democracy. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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What is goodness?
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This 3 page paper provides a philosophical look at goodness. The concept of good, man's highest good and good will are also touched on. Ideas from philosophers such as Kant and Plato are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA310gd.rtf

What is Justice?
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This 5 page paper explores various definitions of justice, but defends Thrasymachus's theory that justice is to the advantage of the stronger . Many other theorists, such as John Stuart Mill, are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA012Jus.rtf

What is knowledge?
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This 3 page paper examines the concept of knowledge as discussed by three different philosophers: Descartes, Plato and Hume. Descartes' cogito and Plato's cave allegory are each discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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