Descartes Metaphysics and Armstrong's Argument
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This 5 page paper considers the metaphysics of Descartes outlined in his Meditations and the arguments of David Armstrong, which voice opposition to the views of Descartes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Descartes, Skeptical Challenge, an Argument
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In 5 pages, the author presents Descartes' skeptical challenge in the form of an argument using 'Descartes Meditation.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PCdes.doc

I Sleep, Therefore I Dream - An Ethereal Encounter Between Hume & Descartes
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A 5 page paper that presents a hypothetical scenario in which the philosophers David Hume and Rene Descartes meet and debate their very differing philosophical views. This hypothetical conversation and debate is focused on the beliefs Descartes presents in his first three Meditations and the views expressed in Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCDream.doc

Negative Consequences of René Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism For Scientific Psychology
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A 2 page paper which examines how the mind-body dualism of René Descartes had a negative consequence for scientific psychology, yet had positive consequences from religious and moral perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGdesdua.wps

Both Sides of the Creationism Argument
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5 pages in length. There has been a longstanding argument as to whether creationism or evolution should be taught in schools. Is creationism a science or not? This paper discusses the thoughts behind both sides. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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W.V.O. Quine and Philip Kitcher: Interdependence of Belief and Creationism versus Evolution
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This 5 page report discusses the ideas of two contemporary philosophical writers regarding the interdependence of beliefs and how it is applicable to the debate that rages on regarding creationism versus evolution. Belief is repeatedly shown to be based on various constructs such as faith and hope where there is no ostensibly “logical” proof for holding that belief. However, the same may also be said regarding “belief” in science. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Who Should Survive
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7 pages. In this hypothetical scenario we have one lifeboat left with room for only seven people, but there are eleven to be saved. Among the eleven are a former prostitute, an obese person, a homosexual, a person of mixed heritage, and other interesting individuals. The lifeboat may be able to reach a deserted island. The question is, which seven if any would a Confucian, a Taoist and a Legalist choose to save and why? This paper is extremely interesting and comes up with some surprising answers. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAlboat.wps

"Oration on the Dignity of Man" by Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola
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A 5 page paper which provides a summary and then reaction to Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola's "Oration on the Dignity of Man." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmirndl.rtf

"The Dream of Descartes" by Jacques Maritain
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A 6 page review of Jacques Maritain's "The Dream of Descartes." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmaritn.rtf