Descartes' Meditations / The Mind Is More Easily Known Than The Body
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A 4 page essay discussing Rene Descartes 'Meditations' and his assertion that the mind is more easily known than the body. The 'wax example' is also briefly discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Descmind.wps

Descartes' Meditations On First Philosophy
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A 5 page essay explaining Descartes philosophy and why it was so revolutionary.
Filename: Descartes.doc

Descartes's Dreaming Argument
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This 5 page paper explores this early philosopher's dreaming argument which questions how one knows whether they are dreaming or awake. The scope of that argument, and how it applies to life in general, is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA007Des.rtf

Descartes, Skeptical Challenge, an Argument
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In 5 pages, the author presents Descartes' skeptical challenge in the form of an argument using 'Descartes Meditation.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PCdes.doc

Freeing the Mind’ As Revealed in René Descartes’ (6) Meditations on the First Philosophy
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A 5 page paper which examines French philosopher René Descartes’ systematic methods of freeing the mind to recognize ‘true’ knowledge as outlined in his treatise, 'Meditations on the First Philosophy.'
Filename: TGrenmed.rtf

O.K. Bouwsma/ Descartes' Evil Genius
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A 5 page analysis of O.K. Bouwsma's essay 'Descartes' Evil Genius' and on Descartes' 'Meditations.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99bodes.rtf

René Descartes Philosophy of Dualism
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A 7 page paper which examines the distinction between the mind and body which provides the foundation for René Descartes’ dualism philosophy as discussed in his treatise, 'Meditations on the First Philosophy,' and in his correspondence with Princess Elizabeth of Bohemia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGdualsm.rtf

Rousseau's Response To Descartes ‘Dream Demon'
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A 4 page paper that argues against Rousseau's perceptions of Descartes 'dream demon', his belief that man can not distinguish between reality and dream and must, therefore, not base the development of reason on reality. Rousseau's pragmatic belief that man has no reason to believe their are no physical objects and good reason to believe that there are physical objects consists of faulty logic. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Rousdesc.wps

Russell vs. Descartes' Dream Demon
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A 4 page paper describing Russell's reactions to Descartes 'dream demon' and his belief that Descartes' reasoning in regards to existence and doubt is faulty. This paper presents Russell's belief, in contrast, that sense-data supports the existence of the physical object, and that doubt, though it is possible, is not probable. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Descruss.wps

Creationism and Evolution
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This 8 page paper answers four distinct questions posed by a student related to evolution and creationism. Many subjects are addressed. Concepts included are logical positivism, Darwinian evolution, intentional design theory, the fossil argument and more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA020Cre.rtf

W.V.O. Quine and Philip Kitcher: Interdependence of Belief and Creationism versus Evolution
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This 5 page report discusses the ideas of two contemporary philosophical writers regarding the interdependence of beliefs and how it is applicable to the debate that rages on regarding creationism versus evolution. Belief is repeatedly shown to be based on various constructs such as faith and hope where there is no ostensibly “logical” proof for holding that belief. However, the same may also be said regarding “belief” in science. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWkitchr.wps

Nietzsche vs. Freud On The Nature Of Good And Evil
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A 3 page analysis of the preface to Neitzsche's The Genealogy of Morals and whether or not Freud would agree with his conclusions based on Freud's writing in Civilization and Its Discontents. The writer argues that Freud would agree as he makes similar points in his own book and that both works address the mutability inherent in perspectives on morality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Freudnie.wps

Confucius And Benevolence
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how Confucius recognized the fact that humanity has turned into a selfish, egotistical and myopic entity. No longer are people more concerned with others than they are with themselves. This move away from benevolence has caused considerable harm to man's reputation, as well as to the manner in which people interact. However, there does not appear to be any signs of significant change to this gross lack of social responsibility; therefore, it is safe to assume that mankind will continue down the road of self-centeredness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCconfu.wps

The Notion of Ethical Behavior According to Ancient Chinese Philosophers
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A 6 page paper which contemplates ethical behavior, as recommended by Confucius, Mencius and Hsun Tzu, comparing and contrasting their views, concluding with which one best represents this notion in society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Philchin.wps

Principles of Confucian Thought
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A 14 page paper which defines Confucian thought, explains its principles, how ancient dynasties played a significant role in its development, how Confucius searched for a ruler to create the society he envisioned, the way of goodness, its impact upon the development of Chinese medicine, and considers the revival of Confucianism in modern China. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGconfuc.wps

French & German critical theory/ sexuality & knowledge
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A 12 page paper that examines the connections and discontinuities between German and French traditions of critical theory, specifically highlighting views of sexuality and knowledge. The writer particularly concentrates on the work of Michel Foucault. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 99critsx.wps

The Views of MacIntyre on Aristotle, Nietzche, Foucault and Habermas
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This 7 page paper considers the presentation of the concept of the crucial choice defined by MacIntyre in his work After Virtue relative to the perspectives a number of philosophers, including Aristotle, Nietzche, Foucault and Habermas, as the relate to the notion of choice and the moral concepts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHFoucau.wps