The Existence Of God / Philosophical Arguments
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This 20 page research paper assesses the age-old philosophical question on whether or not God exists. Specifically discussed are arguments presented by such theologians and philosophers as St. Anselm, Thomas Aquinas, Rene Descartes, G.W. Leibniz, Immanuel Kant, and Soren Kierkegaard who argue in favor of God's existence and Baruch Spinoza, David Hume, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell, who argue against God's existence. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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St. Thomas Aquinas
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An 8 page paper that presents many of St. Thomas' points in refutation of Aristotelian philosophy, including those on the existence of god, and the dual sciences of philosophy versus the sacred text (i.e., from the Summa Theologica). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Augustine, Aquinas and Bonaventure: Views on Philosophy, Religion and God
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of some essential elements of the perspectives of Augustine, Aquinas, and Bonaventure as they relate to the philosophy of religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Existence of God Analyzed
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This 8 page research paper examines the philosophical inquiry into the existence of God. Specifically evaluated are the positions held by two opposing philosophers, Roman Catholic theologian Thomas Aquinas, who asserted that God exists, and British philosopher David Hume, who contended that there is no proof that God exists. A critique of these arguments is provided, as well as a definitive conclusion as to which is the most convincing. Bibliography lists 7 sources. G-dExist.wps
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A Philosophical Defense of God's Existence
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This 8 page paper discusses the presence of God in the world despite the evil that exists in the world. The argument is based on philosophical arguments rather than religious, and draws on both classic philosophical thought and contemporary theory. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Goddoes.doc

Arguing Against Kierkegaard's Proof of God's Existence
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A 3 page analysis of Kierkegaard's philosophy that we reason from existence and not towards existence and therefore God must exist. The writer is extremely critical of Kierkegaard's argument and makes a number of strong points to counter the philosopher's reasoning. No Bibliography.
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God Does Exist
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This 10 page essay addresses the question of God's existence. To prove that He does exist the writer cites numerous philosophers who have written on the issue as well as more recent articles regarding the existence of God. As one of the sources cited said, 'Those who try to find substitutes for God not only fail, and often bring down misery on themselves, they throw away something marvelous.' Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Rational Arguments for the Existence of God
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An 8 page paper discussing philosophical arguments for the existence of God. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: arggod.doc

Rene Descartes’ ‘Proof’ of God’s Existence, Critiqued By David Hume
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A 9 page paper which presents Rene Descartes’ proof of God’s existence, as considered in his 'Discourse on Method' and 'Meditations on First Philosophy,' then analyzes how British philosopher David Hume would critique Descartes’ deductive conclusions, based on his 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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