Essays 211 - 240
In six pages this paper examines how literature depicts human nature in a comparative consideration of Hamlet by William Shakespea...
In six pages human nature is the focus in an overview that contrasts Descartes' philosophy with that of George Berkeley's with cri...
should also make note of how "King Rat" calls attention to the limits of administration and the influence of the political realm w...
In ten pages ethical development is considered within the context of human nature with an application of a contemporary situation ...
the ultimate goal or greater good." In essence, he is arguing, according to Oldham, that the end justifies the means and that any ...
a prince should behave and when behavior is justifiable. The author also to an extent addresses the nature of man. At least one ca...
that mankind is hardwired for selfishness and are a slave to these drives whether we understand or are cognizant of them in the fi...
linger about fairness and equality, that one has to assume that to some extent, mans nature is related to this concept. First, Ho...
interlocutor" which is consistent with the importance he places on self-knowledge as a way to attain good and happiness. Callicles...
his time, and advocated many changes which he thought would make the world a better place but which were certainly not in keeping ...
is in commerce, and their chief aim in life is, as they call it, doing business" (Camus 4). More and more cases of ill people a...
or that their lives are even close to resembling those of the first disciples?" (as qtd. in Galli, 2002, p.62). He poses a good qu...
idea of self is more genuine and original, unique in its conception. Also, at the very foundation of this philosophy is that there...
of perfect freedom to order their actions, and dispose of their possessions and persons as they think fit, within the bounds of th...
this reveals his positive outlook toward the world and his own existence, and allows the reader some comprehension as to his value...
the civilization that had sprung up, flourished for centuries, and now stood on the brink of massive change in his native land of ...
In eleven pages Lee K. Abbott's quirky exploration of human nature in the short stories collection Living After Midnight is examin...
It is important for to understand that there exist a great many philosophies by which people live their lives. These philosophies...
In five pages this paper compares Frederick Douglass's definition of human nature with that of the Black Codes, Jefferson Davis, a...
In five pages this paper examines human nature from the perspective of Friedrich Nietzsche's 'eternal recurrence' theory with cont...
among four children in his family. The father was an intelligent, religious man, a hard-working storekeeper and an important leade...
In five pages this paper examines how human nature is featured in classic literary works by Homer, Sophocles, Dante Alighieri, and...
In five pages this paper examines Plato's views on human nature as they are presented in The Republic with the 'Good City,' societ...
In five pages capitalism, culture, and human nature are explored within the context of a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to John Ada...
In five pages this paper examines historical materialism and alienation within the context of 'The Communist Manifesto' and argues...
In ten pages this essay considers human nature from the perspectives of Thomas Hobbes and Niccolo Machiavelli. Two sources are ci...
In five pages this paper discusses human nature within the context of Sartre's existentialism in a consideration of the contradict...
of human thinking and an awareness of what constitutes the basics of human nature. Their lessons and attitudes are still relevant ...
In six pages this paper examines William James' philosophy of human nature with religion a primary focus. Four sources are cited ...
(Sophocles). In this she is arguing how she has not followed the laws of "men" or even of the gods in this case, but rather per...