Pre-Socratic Views On The Soul & The Cosmos
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A 5 page philosophical essay looking at the ancient Mesopotamian cultures' efforts to link the soul and the cosmos. Looks at ancient belief systems and analyzes questions regarding what the soul is and how it can be related to the cosmos. No sources cited.
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Plato -- Father of Totalitarianism ?
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A 15 page report that contains a review of the literature to support a discussion about whether Plato's philosophical theories in The Republic was the beginning of totalitarianism. The ideal government structure as envisioned by Plato is compared to modern day totalitarian governments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A Comparison of Plato & Two Early Greek Philosophers
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A 5 page research paper that compares Plato's concept of soul to the early Greek philosophers' concept of arche. The writer argues that Plato reconciled the conflicts of earlier approaches and expanded upon them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Critical Analysis of Plato’s “The Republic”
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A 6 page paper which provides a critical analysis of 'The Republic' by Plato, but is intended to supplement the text, not be a substitute for the text, specifically consider the opinions of other scholars to determine Plato’s intentions and motivations behind writing 'The Republic.' Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGplarep.rtf

Contrasts and Similarities In Plato and Hegel
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A 6 page argumentative essay pitting the philosophies of Plato's 'Republic' and Hegel's 'Introduction to the Philosophy of History' against each other. Three specific arguments are raised: soul/spirit, individual, and society (city/state). Two counter arguments are considered (similarities are drawn) between divine existence of soul/spirit, and that the individual soul/spirit and city/state soul/spirit are synonymous functions of the divine. Two primary sources cited.
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Plato & Freud / The Nature of the Soul
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This 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic arguments of Plato and Freud in regards to the nature and significance of the soul. This paper provides a comparison of Freud and Plato, and then relates the significance of this comparison to an understanding of the human essence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Plato & His Views on Justice
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A 9 page overview of Plato's life, contributions, theories, and philosophical importance. The writer highlights a number of key themes including Plato's views on justice as presented in 'The Republic,' 'The Gorgias,' and 'The Laws.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Plato v. Hume: A Look at the Philosophers
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This 6 page paper contemplates these two great philosophers and addresses the subjects of human knowledge, morality and God. Similarities and differences in ideas are highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Plato vs. John Rawls On The Concept of Justice
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One component of the definition of justice is the final outcome of the process of law, or the Judicial system whereby justice is distributed by the State. By this definition, justice is the mechanical process of the structure of law - set in place and agreed to by the people of the State. Another definition is concerned with the value inherent in 'just' behavior. Simplistically defined, this is synonymous with 'fair.' The grown-up word for this same concept is 'equity.' One distinction between these two definitions is the difference between an individual viewpoint and the larger view of society. Either view incorporates the concept of moral judgment; 'good' as opposed to bad.' This 7 page paper explores the concept of justice as presented by Plato and by John Rawls. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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