Academic papers on Philosophy

A Critique of Paley's 'Watchmaker' Argument
3 pages in length. A short, yet insightful critique of Paley's 'watchmaker' argument for the existence of God. The writer briefly presents Paley's logic, discusses the merit of his reasoning, and then proceeds to debate the incompleteness of the...
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St. Aquinas
A 3 page essay evaluating St. Aquinas' argument for the existence of God. No bibliography.
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St. Thomas Aquinas
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...
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Aquinas' 'On The Eternity Of The World'
A 9 page paper which evaluates 'On the Eternity of the World' by St. Thomas of Aquinas. This particular work of Aquinas's is described from the beginning in such a way that illustrates the many different notions that one may obtain in regards to...
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Are Dreams Meaningful ?
This 3 page essay discusses whether or not dreams are meaningful. The writer draws heavily upon the thought of Thomas Aquinas to demonstrate that they are meaningful in terms of how their symbology relates to 'real life.' Bibliography lists 5...
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Thomas Aquinas' Concept of Happiness Analyzed
This 12 page research paper examines the conception of happiness in human terms, according to Catholic theologian and philosopher, Thomas Aquinas. Specifically discussed are Aquinas' views on how what constituted happiness and how man could happily...
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St. Augustine
4 pages in length. Essay discusses St. Augustine's biography and his arguments for God's existence.
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Problems of Religion
A 9 page paper discussing the views of Karl Marx, Frederick Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud regarding the role of religion in the lives of individuals and assessing the success of each in dismissing its perceived worth. Marx forbade it; Nietzsche...
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Article Review / Demythologization in the Theology of Karl Rahner
A 3 page paper reviewing this article from [The Journal of] Theological Studies. The writer discusses Rahner's particular view of God and his existence in the world. From a metaphysical perspective, Rahner's attempts to 'demythologize' God are for...
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Fictional, Phil. Conversation Between A Materialist & Me
A 6 page philosophical running dialogue between two individuals, one taking the viewpoint that nothing exists except that which can be proven by the senses, and the other taking the viewpoint that the essence of humanity is its relationship to God....
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The Problem With Meaning
6 pages in length. Characteristic of humanity's constant quest for the concept of meaning, the journey of understanding has come to represent myriad things to myriad people, ultimately rendering any universal explanation virtually impossible. The...
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Pre-Socratic Views On The Soul & The Cosmos
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...
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Pre-Socratic Philosophy
A 6 page paper which considers the pre-Socratic influence on philosophy, including the prominent philosophers Xenophanes, Heraclitus (and his impact on G.W.F. Hegel) and the anticipation of philosophical issues by Empedocles during a period which...
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Hesiod's View Of The Universe Compared To The Presocratic Philosophers
This 5 page report discusses the differences in ancient views of the universe and compares Hesiod with presocratic philosophers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hereclitus & Parmenides
A 6 page exposition of the philosophies of these two pre-Socratic philosophers. Hereclitus wrote one major work with which Parmenides took great exception. The writer compares and contrasts the philosophies of these two early philosophers....
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