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Philosopher and Mathematician Pythagoras

In fifteen pages Pythagoras' life and his contributions to science, mathematics, and philosophy are discussed. There are 6 source...

Romantic and Victorian Literature Contrasted

In five pages this essay contrasts these very different literary styles with the Romantic period's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' b...

JOSEPH CAMPBELL: THOUGHTFUL PHILOSOPHER OR NEW-AGE CRACKPOT?

namely that similarities between myths count the most, that myth must be interpreted nonliterally and that religions, for the most...

Mexican Philosopher Edmundo O'Gorman

In eight pages O'Gorman's impact upon the thought of Latin America is examined. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

Life After Death According to Philosophers Heidegger, Ducasse, and Scheler

In this six page consideration of life after death various philosophical arguments are examined in an attempt to draw a definitive...

The Legends of the Baal Shem, Hasidism and the Modern Man and Jewish Philosopher Martin Buber

In five pages this report examines the relationship between God and the individual within the context of these writings by Martin ...

Life and Ethics According to Philosopher William James

In ten pages this paper examines William James' works as they pertain to life and ethics with suffering among the topics discussed...

God According to the Ancient Greek Philosopher Xenophanes

all, but rather only the world (Burnet ch2bii). Modern terminology used by those sharing Xenophanes views would be that there lik...

German Middle Ages and Philosopher Leo Strauss

hearts of those he represented. It was Strauss ongoing quest to delve into the deepest recesses of German intellectuals and polit...

Political Theory of Jewish Philosopher Moses Maimonides

the context of a modern society. Certainly, today Maimonides instruction to beat wives who neglect their wifely "duties" would not...

A Philosopher Dialogue

guidance that gives meaning for man. Rather, as he explains, mans actions and intellectual activity seem to provide meaning. This ...

Philosophers and Justice Throughout History

an ends justify the means ideology. To Machiavelli, justice has to do with an end. One can take Machiavellis concept a bit furthe...

Conservatism and British Political Philosopher Edmund Burke

actually been a supporter of revolution in the American colonies. Burke certainly believed in individual rights, but he stressed t...

Life and Works of Scottish Philosopher David Hume

In ten pages Hume's life, works, and writings are considered including his Treatise of Human Nature, with an assessment of his inf...

Great Philosophers and Contemporary Leadership

of these seemingly paradoxical perspectives on the nature of society and the role of the individual in society. Plato appears to ...

Unity, Being, and Becoming According to the Philosophers

can compare this to how humans contemplate form. It is not easy. If one stretches the allegory and sees it as symbolic of humans o...

Sensual Inquiry of Philosopher Rene Descartes

a desire to find out something that is known for sure. It is of course hard to know anything is certain. Some people today questio...

Morality Question and German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche

In ten pages this paper discusses how contrary to popular opinion Nietzsche actually supports rather than rejects the man's need f...

The theme of contrast as presented in Jane Eyre

and a novel, serve as a near-perfect example of the conflict faced by a Victorian woman in her obligations between her sense of Ch...

Contrast and Comparison of Queens and Brooklyn

In five pages this essay contrasts and contrasts these two NYC boroughs based upon the writer's own opinions, observations, and kn...

Eighteenth Century French Philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau's Life

In eight pages Jean Jacques Rousseau's life and times are examined. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography....

Robert L. Heilbroner's The Worldly Philosophers

This text is analyzed in a paper consisting of five pages which considers how in economics capitalism prevailed over communism. T...

Jesus and Socrates

For example, Bostick (1935) makes copious use of footnotes, drawing on the works of Plato and Xenophon, who were two of Socrates d...

The Strategic use of Web Pages

option which allows the passengers to board the airline for the majority of other passengers and travel insurance, as well as othe...

Swift and Thoreau, Writing Style

a famous series of protest letters under the name of "M.B. Drapier." While his identity as the letter-writer was known throughout ...

Hesse & Le Guin/Views on Dichotomy

finds it difficult to escape from his lifetime habit of dichotomous thinking when it comes to gender. Therefore, he tends to think...

Raymond Carver/"Little Things" and "Mine"

word "turned" is extremely significant because this "suggests that the story will also be about a turning," an ongoing process of ...

Contemporary Women's Lives and Backlash by Susan Faludi

progress because of the biased portrayal of women by the media and society at large. In this regard, this book is...

Comparing Nike to Manchester United

what the actual value of the company is and deduct the physical asset. This can then be considered in terms of the actual amount, ...

Performance of the Bank of America

decrease from 28.4% in 2007 down to 5.51% in 2008. However, it does appear that the bank is returning to a more profitable positi...