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Marxism's Contemporary Relevance

In five pages this paper discusses Marxism and its sociological and economic concepts with social stratification, capitalism, alie...

Politics, Science, and Freedom According to Friedrich Nietzsche

In five pages this paper discusses Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy with an examination of his perspectives regarding political sh...

God's Existence and Reason

In eight pages this paper examines God's existence in a consideration of philosophy's rational arguments. Four sources are cited ...

Historical Context Regarding Philosophy's Intent

In fifteen pages this paper examines the intention of philosophy from a historical perspective that includes consideration of phil...

Vocation of Man and Fichte's Philosophy

of vocation of Man, "Faith." "Idealism" is basically a way of perceiving and interpreting reality. Wherein materialism (re...

A Historical Overview of Philosophy

This paper examines the history of philosophy and philosophers. The author discusses key figures in philosophy such as Aristotle,...

Martin Heidegger

In six pages this paper discusses Martin Heidegger and his philosophy as both are represented in Nathan Oaklander's Existentialist...

Teacher's Views on US Educational Philosophy

In five pages this paper examines the US educational philosophy from an educator's perspective with John Dewey's philosophy among ...

Bertrand Russell and 'A Priori Knowledge'

In one page this paper explains Russell's The Problems of Philosophy in which he discusses how a priori knowledge exists and emplo...

'Evil Genius' and Rene Descartes

significance despite scholarly interpretations to the contrary, because Descartes, himself, rejects this line of reasoning (109). ...

Dualism Philosophy of Rene Descartes

mind may receive sensory perceptions from the brain, but it is able to act freely, based on thought processes. While it may have ...

Warren Massacre and Utilitarianism

if Nagel had included in this line, a hint at travesties such as the Holocaust, the reader may well become more concerned with the...

Greek Philosophy, Morality, and Pythagoras

In nine pages this paper examines how Pythagoras' works reflect Greek philosophy's morality theories. Five sources are cited in t...

Philosophy of Nursing and How It Has Evolved

or render physical care - she ministers to the whole person. The existence of suffering, whether physical, mental or spiritual is ...

Nursing Knowledge: Development And Utilization

have otherwise been a lingering existence in private homes or disreputable hospitals. Inasmuch as the nurse is "temporarily the c...

Zero Defects, a Philip Crosby Idea

recognized that quality is essential to an organizations success. He also believed that quality was a management responsibility an...

Philosophies about Leadership

personal values, personality, and on other beliefs. A leaders philosophy of leadership will be observed in his leadership style an...

Differences and Similarities in Social, Moral and Political Philosophy

philosophies are sometimes at odds and almost seem to contradict one another. Yet, it is important to address differences in moral...

Mechanical Philosophy's Changes and Important Elements

dominated by Aristotelianism (McMullen, 2002). Due to the dominance of Aristotelianism, the idea of mechanical philosophy did not...

Comparative Analysis of Taoist and Navajo Philosophies A Comparison Of Navajo And Taoist Philosophies

In six pages two different yet surprisingly similar philosophies are compared and contrasted with particular emphasis on the cultu...

Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Classical Philosophy's Influence

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Hamlet's characterization was influenced by the philosophies of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plat...

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

"own kind" in terms of the patients she serves, meaning donors who were raised, as she was, at Hailsham or one of the other estate...

Chinese Olympics and International Relations

The following examination and analysis of current literature endeavors to determine the role of the 2008 Olympic Games as an issue...

Poe's Cask of Amontillado

33). This quotation indicates the precision with which Poe crafted his stories. Each word and image is chosen with care and, coll...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

a juxtaposition of opposites" (Hannush, 2007, p. 7). II. THERAPEUTIC APPROACH Dialectical behavior therapy utilizes many of the ...

Ancient Political Systems

A 6 page research paper that discusses the political positions of various authors from the ancient world. The writer asserts that ...

Organizational Culture And Cultural Diversity: The Meaning Of Culture

Being able to actualize, even if just in ones mind, the corporations ultimate goal when faced with adversity is instrumental in fo...

Physician Assistant - Statement of Purpose

In a paper of three pages, the writer looks at physician assistants. The paper takes the form of a statement of purpose for admiss...

Doubt's Purpose in Religion

This essay discusses the role of doubt in religion as well as how different world views develop within the same religion. Three p...

Existentialism, God, and Man’s Purpose

The philosophy of existentialism originated among late nineteenth century philosophers such as Keirkegaard...