“From Socrates to Sartre” by Thelma Z. Levine
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A 5 page paper which examines the book “From Socrates to Sartre” by Thelma Z. Levine as it involves the theory of the “wrecking ball.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAball.rtf

“Huxley and agnosticism”
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A five page paper which looks at the meaning of the term ‘agnostic’ and the reasons why Thomas Huxley coined it, with reference to his attitude towards the scientific and religious theories of the time. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLAgnost.rtf

“Nietzsche and Christianity”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the philosophy of Nietzsche as expounded in Also Sprach Zarathustra, the way in which he perceived the personal development of individuals in relation to social constructs, and the extent to which his views could be said conflict with those of organised religion, especially Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLZara.rtf

“Stoicism and early Hellenistic philosophy in relation to Christian ethics”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which earlier philosophical structures, in particular Stoicism and the works of Aristotle, have influenced and contributed to Christian principles of moral value, integrity and the definition of the social order in relation to the universe. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLstoic.wps

“The Grand Inquisitor”
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This 3 page paper discusses the meaning of the kiss in “The Grand Inquisitor,” a “digression” within the novel “The Brothers Karamazov” by Dostoyevsky. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVGrInqs.rtf

“The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas”
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A seven page paper which looks at the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas in relation to that of the ancient Greeks, other medieval thinkers and the followers of Eastern philosophies, and considers how far his viewpoint is derived from medieval Catholic doctrine. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLaquinas.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

A Comparison of Ideas: Nietzsche and Mill
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This 4 page paper examines the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and John Stuart Mill. Ideas focusing on freedom and government are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA430NaM.rtf