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In five pages this research paper discusses how philosophy has laid the foundation for Greek music in a consideration of its relat...

and comparison of the volumes of literature that were produced during this era. Three of the great philosophers of this era, Thom...

In five pages this paper contrasts the philosophical perspectives of Immanuel Kant with John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism. There ...

In six pages this paper examines how the morality theories of these philosophers can be practically applied. Two sources are cite...

This 8 page paper responds to the question of whether a utilitarian approach to moral reasoning is adequate. The writer first desc...

will a universal law" (Immanuel Kant). In ethics of choice, Kantian philosophy dictates that intention or consequences can ...

ethics, or those which are based on moral obligation and duty. Kant argued that "the moral status of an action is not determined b...

Characteristic of humanitys constant quest for the concept of Gods existence and the problem of evil, the journey of understanding...

this principle, Kant directly addresses the topic of lying by posing the question: "When I am in distress, may I may a promise wit...

may be given increasing autonomy in their learning activities. Martin-Hansen provides a chart that illustrates this by showing the...

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

This research report looks at Hume and Descartes and their ideas about reason. It is claimed that Hume minimized the use of reason...

It is here that the concept of utility arises. Hume asserts that qualities are valued either for their agreeableness, either to t...

In five pages Hume's attack on the self or personal identity is discussed as represented in A Treatise of Human Nature and also co...

In six pages this paper discusses how Hume critiques man's knowledge regarding causal relationships which is based on the philosop...

guessing his parents. An eight year old may argue that it is proper for him to go to a particular event by himself, but his parent...

life, white lies can protect people from hurt feelings. They can be used to motivate others to do good things. There are sometimes...

there is a contradiction. Good will should be implemented, but at the same time, there is a sense that relying on such ideas, or s...

Human Understanding, by David Hume (2001), may be helpful. In his classic volume, Hume demonstrates that people know the causes...

other words, lets say that someone came along and said that the sky was falling and that it was a miracle! Basically what Hume is...

Hume presented his arguments in a pair of treatises that are still considered required reading for any student of Western philosop...

considerable empirical consideration but one which has yet to be either proved or refuted. Such as statement, therefore is not a ...

students-particularly low-income African Americans and Hispanics-who graduate with the high-level skills they need for success in ...

understandable given the conditions of the time. He opposed the rigid moral constraints of the time inflicted by the ruling bourg...

understanding. For example, Kants The Critique of Pure Reason (1781) begins with the words: "There can be no doubt that all our kn...

In five pages this paper examines what conditions the German philosopher established pertaining to the human need for happiness as...

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

sure it exists". Background Since the division of Palestine in 1947 and the creation of the new state of Israel in 1948 whi...

an enlightened age?" the answer is, "No, but we do live in an age of enlightenment." " (PG). Kant incidentally does write during t...

to treat everyone equally which may mean a policy of affirmative action. One has to recognize race, and then level the playing fie...