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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...

Presocratic Philosophers and Hesiod's View Of The Universe

Differences in points of view in ancient times are carefully explained and examined. Examples are provided. This five page paper...

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...

The Worldly Philosophers by Robert Heilbroner

someone unfamiliar with the field of economics. The works which are introduced range from the earliest economic thought found in...

Philosophers on Morality

In six pages this paper examines morality as represented by utilitarianism and as conceptualized by philosophers including Carol G...

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...

Philosopher King, Utopia, and The Republic by Plato

In nine pages this paper examines the social utopia presided over by a philosopher king as described by Plato in The Republic. Th...

Training Dion II of Syracuse to be a Philosopher King in The Republic by Plato

In twenty pages this paper discusses the failed efforts of Plato to sufficiently train Dionysus the Younger to become a philosophe...

Comparing Two Early Greek Philosophers with Plato

The ancient Greek arche concept is compared with Plato's soul concept in an argument that contends Plato's conflict resolution of ...

Perception and Philosopher George Berkeley

In five pages this paper discusses Berkeley's notion that beyond perception nothing exists. There is 1 source listed in the bibli...

Philosophers Compared

if it is taken outside of the context of societal situations. For Nozick, justice is more clearly a function of societal roles a...

The Feminist Philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft

This paper examines the writings and life of Wollstonecraft. The author discusses her philosophical treatise, A Vindication of th...

Original Position of Philosopher John Rawls

In eight pages justice and fairness as conceptualized by philosopher and theorist John Rawls are examined with the emphasis being ...

Contributions of Philosopher William James

universe as heartily to assent to the evil that seems inherent in its details?" (Thought & Character, Volume I, Perry, 322) (Shull...

Chinese Philosophers Hsun Tzu, Mencius, and Confucius on Ethical Behavior

In six pages this paper contrasts and compares the perspectives of these ancient Chinese philosophers on ethical behavior. Six so...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Educational Pragmatist Philosopher John Dewey

his detractors?with an abandonment of standards within US classrooms in favor of a focus on growth and self-fulfillment (Berkowitz...

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 ...

Philosophers on Happiness

In five pages the views of Sartre, Hegel, Marx, and Plato on happiness are examined in a comparative analysis of their writings. ...

Forecasting for a Fast Food Outlet

and ice creams sold in the summer, this looks at the trends rather than just the past performance. Regression analysis takes th...

Different Thoughts About Capitalism

property, and divine or eternal laws (Gasser, 2007). They did not necessarily agree but they both offered views on what we can ref...

EPICTETUS AND NIETZSCHE: VIEWS AND EXPERIENCE

to combine rational and irrational, and accept it in ones life (Epictetus, 2004). Throughout his first published book Discourses, ...

Virtue: A Comparison of the Views of Aristotle and Confucius

and Aristotle are philosophers who discuss virtue. Yet, Yu (1998) claims that when it comes to virtue, neither Aristotle or Confu...

Would Aristotle Label Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman as a Tragedy?

audience" (66). The reversal refers to a reversal in fortune, which Aristotle believed was classically represented in a fall from...