Essays 1981 - 2010
1986). Rands "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal" (1986) was first published in 1962 and exemplified many of her philosophies of...
idea that nothing comes from nothing. Reality in itself must come from a cause that is at least equal if not more so than its effe...
of sorts, between the people and the legislators. General will, then is the majority desire for a certain way of life or course o...
youth by by those who wanted to restore democracy to Athens (PG). While Socrates had much faith in people and believed that morali...
that he be deceived since God is supremely good. Nevertheless, it does appear to Descartes that there is a good possibility that G...
education is still substantially elevated in contemporary culture. Aristotle, on the other hand, sees virtue as choice and so mora...
self-destruction. Socrates proposes many people in the simple city would not be satisfied forever with a simple way of life (Pla...
the population of the worlds "less developed regions" lived in their cities and towns, but over the next thirty years, the more ur...
Plato's Apology and Aristotle's Poetics are both considered masterpieces of ancient Greek philosophy. This report compares the two...
but rather as things were at the time. That one shouldnt strive for better is insinuated, but with the reality of the throne, come...
one needs the combination of power and government in order to enact any level of civil service politics; however, it can also be c...
reveal the ages old cobblestones beneath. I am always amazed that the cobblestones, which are obviously older than the concrete ne...
When he finally gets the ice cream, he is happy. So was this an example of the past, the present and the future? Not necessarily...
Forrests mother has been able to instill a quiet sense of self worth in Forrest. Despite what anyone says to him, Forrest knows wh...
for Plato and are directly related to that capacity of understanding. Physical things of the world must, of necessity, have bodily...
the significance and importance of relationship and affectivity as learners construct new knowledge (Tisdell and Taylor, 1999, p. ...
and rely on previous works and historical documents to formulate a guideline. Since the publication of the entire 90 volumes of wo...
to that of Egoism which is based on the premise that mans concern with his own good is the basis of mans morality. Sidgwick in his...
is of utmost importance. When ones religious practices are not allowed to be chosen but are instead dictated, the inherent faith ...
Recovering "Serious" Morality Because of Gaitas clear willingness to address what most would refer to as the "hard issues," it sh...
In the end of the essay the author notes, "She expropriates herself: she makes of herself a sign, she publishes herself, as if she...
In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the philosophies of John Rawls and John Locke regarding liberalism. Seven sources...
area where the mines were laid" (14). Only the most determined and profit-oriented marketer or the one with no sense of moral scru...
living" (Plato Crito 18-19). II. ABORTION To reach true happiness, Plato believed people must strive for a contentment tha...
at a blackboard writing words. As soon as he completes the "d" in the last word the tape is over. The running time for the tape is...
senate dinner, or basically a drinking party after the meal. Though it is certain that Plato took literary license with the dialog...
most exciting part of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance for it is that journey that has kept the book popular over twenty ...
In two pages this paper examines how William James sought to improve upon Descartes' seventeenth century psychological philosophy ...
In two pages this paper considers what impact history and culture had on the philosophies of William James and Rene Descartes. Tw...
In nine pages legal philosophy is examined within the context of Benjamin Cardozo's book which was first published in 1924. Three...