Academic papers on Philosophy

Plato's 'Apology' / Socrates & His Dichotomous Profiles
A 5 page paper that reflects on the two different and seemingly contradictory profiles of Socrates that become evident in a reading of the Apology. Initially, Socrates seems almost self-effacing, but following the finding of his guilt, Socrates is...
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Plato's Apology / Aristopanes' Clouds
The trial and death of Socrates has been documented in the writings of his admirer and student, Plato. In Apology, Plato gives an account of the trial of Socrates before the Athenian court. Socrates has been charged with corrupting the youth, not...
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Seneca and Socrates - How Far Are Humans Capable of Improving Through Their Own Efforts?
This 5 page report uses the 'Apology of Socrates' by Plato and Seneca's 'Letters from the Stoic' to discuss the question of how far humans can improve themselves through their own efforts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Plato's 'Crito' / Fallacies In Socrates' Arguments
The philosophies of Socrates are presented by Plato in his rendition of the circumstances surrounding Socrates' trial and death. Socrates was given ample opportunity to escape the death sentence by escaping to Thessaly. He chooses to stay and to...
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Plato's 'Crito' -- Analysis Of Socrates' Decision To Remain In Prison
In this well- reasoned essay of 4 pages, the writer analyzes Socrates' decision to remain in prison and await death-- even when Crito gave him the opportunity to flee. It is argued that Socrates' choice was a logical one in light of his own...
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Plato's Crito, Apology, & Republic / The Nature of Truth
An 8 page analysis of three of Plato's Dialogues, showing how Plato actually diverted our attention from the truth under the guise of revealing it. Considerable emphasis is laid on Plato's methods, with examples from the three works. No additional...
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Plato -- The Last Days Of Socrates / Philosophical Analysis
An 8 page research paper in which the writer examines Socrates' indictment and his contempt towards his accusers. It is argued that Socrates might have received a lighter punishment had he not proposed ones that was so markedly sarcastic on his own....
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Plato's View Of Death
For most individuals, the questions of what came before this life and what will happen after death are the basis for the quest for truth. Many of the moral traditions of society incorporate the concept of a pre-existence and an afterlife as well as...
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Plato & His Views on Justice
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...
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A Comparison of Plato & Two Early Greek Philosophers
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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Plato vs. John Rawls On The Concept of Justice
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...
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The Trial & Death of Socrates Analyzed
This 5 page research paper explores Plato's documentation of the trial and death of his teacher, Socrates, in four dialogues, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo. Specifically explored are the political background of the trial, specific charges...
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Plato -- Father of Totalitarianism ?
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...
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Plato's Theory of the Soul
An 9 page paper in which the writer supports Plato's theory that the soul is not only immortal, but also can be either healthy or sick. For Plato, a healthy soul is one that is in harmony with the cosmos and strives for wisdom and knowledge. An...
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Plato's 'Euthyphro,' 'The Apology,' 'Crito,' & 'Phaedo'
A 5 page essay that summarizes the content and basic philosophies of these well-known dialogues by Plato.
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