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Philosophy: General Index

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Predestination from the 16th to the 18th Centuries: Discusses the interaction of predestination with economic and political happenings of the day. Written in 1978, 7 pages, 14 notes, 6 sources, $62.65
Perception: Psychology, Philosophy and Neurology: Follows the ways in which man sees and chooses to see the world from Ancient Greece to the present, noting the perceptions coined realism, dualism and representative realism. Written in 1978, 8 pages, $71.60
The Problem of Universals: Examines justification for their existence, their philosophical tradition, concluding that a belief in them is well-founded and offers supporting evidence and literature. Written in 1978, 7 pages, 3 notes, 4 sources, $62.65
Free Will Vs. Determinism: Discusses two opposing philosophies describing mans relation to the environment, his control over his own destiny or lack of it. Written in 1979, 5 pages, 6 notes, 3 sources, $44.75
Mental Phenomena in Plants and the Mind Body Relationship: Notes much parapsychological evidence supporting the physical effects of mental processes, particularly in Tompkins The Secret Life of Plants. Written in 1979, 13 pages, 11 notes, $116.35
Barth's Floating Opera, Percey's The Moviegoer, and Welty's The Optimistic Daughter: Discusses the philosophical aspects of the conflict to continue living or to die. Written in 1979, 6 pages, $53.70
The Virtue of Imitation: Thru Don Quixote notes imitation as an ideal, the attempt to internalize values and being as opposed to trying to be. Written in 1979, 8 pages, $71.60
Classic Studies in Rhetoric: From Aristotle's Rhetorica, Cicero's DeOrataore, Quintitian's Institution Oratorio, Plato's Gorgias and Phaedras and Longious' On the Sublime notes and the motive elements of persuasion for style, delivery and content, with summary. Written in 1979, 24 pages, 8 notes, 6 sources, $214.80
Transcendental Meditation: Examines TM's current popularity, similar to other humanistic movements, its development, philosophical foundation, teaching, practical application and rewards thru practice. Written in 1979, 15 pages, 23 notes, 12 sources, $134.25
A Critical Biography of Jacques Maritain: Discusses his work as a social and political philosopher, the influence of Thomas Aquinas' mans place in the universe, and relations with other individuals and the state. Written in 1979, 5 pages, 3 notes, 3 sources, $44.75
Theoretical Implications of a Priori and a Posteriori: Discusses the uses and meaning of these two concepts of philosophical thinking. Written in 1979, 7 pages, 5 notes, 5 sources, $62.65
The Concept of Persistence: Discusses the philosophical implications in the belief in persistence, that the essential material of which the universe is composed is unchanging and the belief in constant flux and apparent change. Written in 1982, 5 pages, 1 notes, $44.75
Moses Mendelson: Mendelson as a philosopher and representative of the Jewish people. Written in 1979, 8 pages, 1 notes, 1 sources, $71.60
Thoughts on a Personal Ideology: Position paper which advocates de-emphasis of governmental control and emphasis on self- actualization. Written in 1979, 5 pages, $44.75
The Myth of the Eternal Return: by Mircea Eliade. Examines the development of civilizations as being either progressive or repetitious. Written in 1979, 7 pages, 9 notes, $62.65
Whether a Father's Commands to His Children Should be Considered Law. Is It ever Possible to Break the Law?: Examines Hobbes, Benthams and others determination of good and bad laws and the individual's right to break laws. Written in 1979, 5 pages, 7 notes, 7 sources, $44.75
The Birth and Death of Meaning by E. Becker: Philosophical and sociological examination of the theories of mans existence, the significance of religion, and need for hope in unifying the society. Written in 1979, 10 pages, 11 notes, $89.50
The Philosopher as Philosopher: Defines the characteristics and necessary qualifications of the philosopher, his pursuits and practices. Written in 1979, 5 pages, $44.75
An Analysis of Utopian Thought: Discusses and analyzes Utopian thinkers usually visionaries criticizing their own times, with a solution being the development and execution of a plan to eliminate the negative aspects of society. Written in 1979, 6 pages, 8 sources, $53.70
Oedipus and Job: Examines the concurrent and sometimes mythical nature of Oedipus a Greek and Job a Hebrew, whom scholars argue as to their presumed existence. Written in 1980, 10 pages, 6 notes, 6 sources, $89.50
Explorations in Existentialism: Examines the existentialist philosophy and various adherents including Sartre, Mann, Proust and Hesse. Written in 1980, 5 pages, 5 sources, $44.75
Human Freedom: An examination of the growth of human freedom within the context of eight historical cultures. Written in 1980, 9 pages, $80.55
Alan Watt's The Book: Discusses the philosophical, sociological and psychological implications inherent in Watt's blend of Western pragmatism and Eastern mysticism. Written in 1980, 5 pages, 1 sources, $44.75
The Heavenly City Of The 18th Century Philosophers By Carl L Becker: A review of Becker's classical work, stressing enlightenment thinkers suchEas Hume, Diderot, Montesquieu and Rousseau. Written in 1980, 7 pages, $62.65
Oedipus Rex: A Tragedy: A study of Sophocles' classic play as either a result of fate or a character flaw. Written in 1980, 8 pages, 14 notes, 8 sources, $71.60
Utilitarianism: Examines the growth of this 18th century philosophy and compares it with other ethical systems. Written in 1980, 6 pages, 15 notes, 5 sources, $53.70
The Philosophical Humor Of Woody Allen: A study of the comedian's material, noting philosophical and theological questions raised within it. Written in 1980, 6 pages, 5 notes, 6 sources, $53.70
Ferre, Free Will and Determinism: Discusses the notions of determinism and free will, how they affect each other, and as they are reflected in the writings of Ferre. Written in 1980, 7 pages, $62.65
An Examination of Various Utilitarian Positions on Suicide, Abortion, Lying, Intellectual Pleasures and Distinctions of Truthfulness: A discussion of specific problems arising in Kantian and in utiliarian ethics. Written in 1980, 7 pages, 11 notes, 1 sources, $62.65
Boethus' Consolation Of Philosophy: Three Translations: A comparison of the versions made by King Alfred, Viscount Preston (1680) and H. R. James (1897). Written in 1980, 10 pages, $89.50
Introduction To Philosophy: An analysis of some philosophical themes in Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, Dostoyevsky and Sartre. Written in 1980, 7 pages, $62.65
Ethical Dilemmas Concerning War, Defense, and Pacificism: The peculiar and delicate balance of the Judeo-Christian mix, traditionally having taught mankind that until peace is achieved, intentional violence may be required. Written in 1981, 11 pages, 7 notes, 6 sources, $98.45
Good and Evil in Detective Stories: Observes the two best examples as representing good and evil in detective stories as Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time and Eva-Lis Wuorio's Z For Zaborra. Written in 1981, 7 pages, 5 notes, $62.65
Ralph Waldo Emerson"s Philosophy of the Freedom of the Individual: Emerson's life and work reflecting the conflict in his mind between his belief that man possessed the capacity for total freedom and his faith in a God who determined the nature of all things. Written in 1981, 6 pages, 10 notes, $53.70
Philosophy and the Oath of the Witness: The nature and origin of the terms "oath" and "witness" and an analysis of their implicit assumptions and their relationship to philosophy. Written in 1980, 9 pages, 20 notes, 9 sources, $80.55
Marsilio Ficino : Humanist: An analysis of Humanism, the intellectual movement which more than any other marks the beginning of the Renaissance, and particular attention to Ficino, one of the greatest of the Renaissance thinkers. Written in 1980, 18 pages, 27 notes, 12 sources, $161.10
Philosophy : Problems of Metaphysics: Observes the problem in Metaphysics in that there is a distinction in analysis, how something looks as to how it really is beneath external appearances. Written in 1981, 3 pages, $26.85
The distinction between a posteriori knowledge and a priori knowledge: Examines various philosophers views and theories on the difference between a posteriori knowledge, which is possible only through experience, and a priori knowledge, which is knowledge absolutely independent of all experience. Written in 1981, 7 pages, 5 notes, 6 sources, $62.65
Ethics and Philosophy of Epictetus, Hobbes, Hume, Spinoza, and Kant: Examines the philosophy and ethics of these various philosophers on different subjects. Written in 1981, 5 pages, 7 notes, 5 sources, $44.75
"Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse: The meaning of Siddhartha's life; the metaphor of the river in the book as representative of life. Written in 1984, 7 pages, 11 notes, $62.65
Boethius' "The Consolation of Philosophy": A review of this book that served as a 'bridge' between ancient and more recent philosophy. Written in 1984, 7 pages, $62.65
Art, Science, and Values: Discusses how art and science shape values; how they compete for domination and confront each other; art as idealism and science as realism. Written in 1983, 16 pages, 11 notes, 7 sources, $143.20
"Errand Into the Wilderness," by Perry Miller: A review of this book, a collection of articles tracing the development of American political and religious thought. Written in 1983, 7 pages, $62.65
Philosophical Questions Answered: Plato's views on the immortality of the Soul; the life of faith; the book of Genesis; Atheism. Written in 1985, 10 pages, 3 notes, $89.50
Basic Problems of Philosophy- Aquinas to Hume: Summaries of the thoughts of Aquinas, Anselm, Descartes, Hobbes, and Hume on philosophical problems. Written in 1984, 12 pages, $107.40
Happiness as a Concept and a Reality, the Cultural Differences: A definition of happiness; pleasure; culture; civilization; how they all affect and promote happiness. Written in 1983, 7 pages, 12 notes, 9 sources, $62.65
"Philosophy and Ideology: An Adventure": A review of Larry Azar's book on the need for philosophy as a guiding principle for humanity. Written in 1983, 8 pages, 14 notes, $71.60
Erasmus and Modern Scholarship: How Erasmus would have felt about modern scholarship. Written in 1985, 4 pages, $35.80
The Mind/Body Problem in Philosophy: The Plausibility of the Materialists: An overview of various theories concerning philosophic materialism as it relates to the mind/body problem. Is man a psychological, physical, or psychophysical being?. Written in 1984, 15 pages, 18 notes, 6 sources, $134.25
American and Japanese Concepts of Beauty: A comparison of Japanese and American philosophies of beauty and aesthetics and the forces that shaped them, such as history, technology, customs, media. Written in 1988, 10 pages, 14 notes, 8 sources, $89.50
Negative and Positive Rights and Liberty: Examines positive rights as an outside influence into the liberty of the individual and negative rights as the right to natural freedom without being subjected to the will or authority of any other man. Written in 1988, 7 pages, $62.65
Human Spiritual Growth: A personal viewpoint on human spiritual growth and an account of same according to Da Free John. Written in 1988, 6 pages, $53.70
War : Inhumanity for Profit: Examines war as an economic manipulation of human life, as a ritual, as an inhumane treatment of man for the purposes of those who rule. Written in 1990, 10 pages, 20 notes, 22 sources, $89.50
Themes of Punishment, Morality and Law: Different philosophers viewpoints on moral laws, laws of society and forms of punishment. Written in 1990, 7 pages, $62.65
The Meaning of Existence: Observes the destruction of the meaning of existence through revolving around an concerning only oneself. Written in 1990, 3 pages, $26.85
Tocqueville's and Madisons Views Compared: Focuses on their opposing points of view on the role of religion in democratic governments. Written in 1990, 6 pages, $53.70
The difference between a tyrant and a benevolent leader: Observes the differences of control of the tyrant, strictly in control of the situation for his own purpose and the benevolent leader seen in democracies. Written in 1991, 3 pages, $26.85
The Development of the Just War Theory: Examines the Just War Theory as evolving from need for organization and control of armed hostilities and is concerned with the evaluation of the causes of war and the conduct of war. Written in 1991, 12 pages, 18 notes, 11 sources, $107.40
The Various Meanings of Liberty in Both Theoretical and Practical Contexts: Examines liberty cosidered from a political context, a personal, individual context and a social context or menaing the state of not being in confinement or servititude. Written in 1991, 8 pages, $71.60
Questions on Ethics: The ethics governing sexual conduct, the issue of the right to die, the conflict between "strict construction" and liberal interpretation of the Constitution, and Supreme Court decisions on capital punishment and affirmative action are reviewed. Written in 1991, 8 pages, 8 notes, 2 sources, $71.60
Gerwirth's "IS" to "OUGHT" Argument: Attempts to place Gerwirth's theory in the context of the moral philosophy of Hume and Kant, and assesses whether his argument succeeds or fails on its own merits. Draws on his address "The Is-Ought Problem Resolved". Written in 1992, 16 pages, 2 sources, $143.20
The Search For Myself: A personal essay on looking for meaning inside ourselves and the purpose of life as being in our relationships with others. Written in 1992, 6 pages, 4 sources, $53.70
Myths and Contemporary Thought: Observes several myths as archetypes arising from the collective human consciousness and relating them to contemporary life. Written in 1992, 4 pages, 10 notes, $35.80
A Personal Definition of Beauty: Attempts to draw together a number of concepts that can be identified , drawn, written, bred, eaten, seen, talked about or commented upon which may or may not constitute beauty. Written in 1993, 9 pages, $80.55
Philosophical Evaluation of Issues Regarding PMS: An evaluation of an article which describes the growing belief that Pre menstrual syndrome (PMS) causes involuntary actions on the part of female sufferers where her behavior can become extremely violent, self destructive or abusive. Written in 1993, 11 pages, 4 sources, $98.45
Foucault on the Origin and Nature of the Modern Individual: Examines Foucault's writings on the subject of the origins of the modern spirit where his studies of the psychology of power have treated, in his works, the respective subjects of sanity and justice not as universal ideals, but as social instruments for. Written in 1993, 7 pages, 3 sources, $62.65
Two Perspectives on Beauty: Observes the Disney animated film Beauty and the Beast as a fable which addresses the idea that beauty is more than physical appearance. Written in 1993, 4 pages, $35.80
An Analysis of the Case for Benevolent Lies: Examines the positions taken on this matter by Kant and Thomas Hill Jr., whose views on the question are relatively similar and emerge from a conviction that truthfulness is an aspect of autonomy. Written in 1993, 6 pages, 17 notes, $53.70
Moral Dilemmas and Ethical Reasoning: Presents a viewpoint that morality and moral dilemmas are largely a subjective phenomenom which can easily present choices not capable of resolution. Written in 1993, 6 pages, 6 sources, $53.70
An Analysis of Utilitarianism : Objections and Responses: Observes J.J. C. Smart and Bernard Williams writings concerning utilitarianisn. Written in 1993, 5 pages, 11 notes, $44.75
An Observation of Skepticism: Looks at problems in the skeptic argument, and explains it as an attitude of mind rather than a doctrinal commitment. Written in 1993, 4 pages, $35.80
A Discussion of Issues : Raised in People, Penguins and Plastic Trees: Observes the utilitarian approach to defending the rights of animals as to bringing about the best consequences. Written in 1993, 6 pages, $53.70
Abortion and Thomson's Theory of Rights: Characterizes and criticizes J>J, Thomson's argument in support of the conclusion that there are circumstances that killing an innocent person is not necessarily wrong. Written in 1993, 5 pages, $44.75
The Moral Philosophy of Peter Singer : The Case For Giving: Observes the Utilitarian beliefs of Singer who believes that utility and values reside in the capability of a thing or behavior or to bring good to those who perform it. Written in 1993, 7 pages, 12 notes, 1 sources, $62.65
Natural Rights and Thinking Machines: Observes the questions of human rights, natural and otherwise and the rights that could be conceivably afforded to the concept of artificial intellegence, or machine generated thinking and reasoning powers. Written in 1994, 11 pages, 11 sources, $98.45
Then Value of Utilitarianism: A defense of utilitarianism, the fundamental principles and ideas contained in utilitarian philosophy, and this theory analyzed that holds that the maximization of good, or benefits, should be pursued as happiness and pleasure are intrinsically good and. Written in 1994, 7 pages, 11 notes, 6 sources, $62.65
Views on Predestination: Focuses on the attitudes of Freud, Darwin, and Marx and Engels with respect to the question of whether or not man's life is shaped by forces which may well be beyond his immediate control. Written in 1994, 7 pages, 11 notes, $62.65