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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Nietzsche vs. Freud On The Nature Of Good And Evil
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A 3 page analysis of the preface to Neitzsche's The Genealogy of Morals and whether or not Freud would agree with his conclusions based on Freud's writing in Civilization and Its Discontents. The writer argues that Freud would agree as he makes similar points in his own book and that both works address the mutability inherent in perspectives on morality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Confucius And Benevolence
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how Confucius recognized the fact that humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner in which people interact. However, there does not appear to be any signs of significant change to this gross lack of social responsibility; therefore, it is safe to assume that mankind will continue down the road of self-centeredness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Notion of Ethical Behavior According to Ancient Chinese Philosophers
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A 6 page paper which contemplates ethical behavior, as recommended by Confucius, Mencius and Hsun Tzu, comparing and contrasting their views, concluding with which one best represents this notion in society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Principles of Confucian Thought
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A 14 page paper which defines Confucian thought, explains its principles, how ancient dynasties played a significant role in its development, how Confucius searched for a ruler to create the society he envisioned, the way of goodness, its impact upon the development of Chinese medicine, and considers the revival of Confucianism in modern China. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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French & German critical theory/ sexuality & knowledge
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A 12 page paper that examines the connections and discontinuities between German and French traditions of critical theory, specifically highlighting views of sexuality and knowledge. The writer particularly concentrates on the work of Michel Foucault. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Views of MacIntyre on Aristotle, Nietzche, Foucault and Habermas
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This 7 page paper considers the presentation of the concept of the crucial choice defined by MacIntyre in his work After Virtue relative to the perspectives a number of philosophers, including Aristotle, Nietzche, Foucault and Habermas, as the relate to the notion of choice and the moral concepts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Age of Enlightenment
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This 5 page paper looks at the thoughts and ideas which abounded during the age of enlightenment. This includes philosophers such as Voltaire, Locke, Mills and Montesquieu. The paper then goes on the examine the effect that these people may have had on the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Mind Body Dualism
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A 5 page paper that considers the writings of Fodor, Smart and Cornman in defense of mind-body dualism. In their writings on materialism, each independently finds support for some division between the mind and body. These three theorists support the belief that the non-physical mind can effect physical situations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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