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African Philosophy Philosophy Essay
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When discussing the origins of philosophy, the subject immediately summons thoughts of Western philosophy with its origins in Plato’s Greece then its advance to Rome and the European Continent.  Sometimes it conjures thoughts of the Eastern philosophies of Confucius and the like.  The mention of African philosophy does not invoke the same familiarities.
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The French Revolution: The Profession of Faith by Rousseau Philosophy Assignment
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I agree with Rousseau that our outer senses are poor equipment for unraveling moral truths. Yet, while emphasizing the validity of feelings that arise from the heart, he fails to distinguish between those feelings which comprise conscience and the rest which are mere prejudice. This weakens his argument and leaves it incomplete. 
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Hume's Approach to Causality Philosophy Essay
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Causality is an important part of philosophy. Understanding what causes are helps to understand how the mind functions, how it relates to the body, how it might react or how it might be influenced by other factors. Various philosophers have expressed their views on causality but objection has been raised on Hume's approach to causality.
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The Art of Philosophy: Sophists Philosophy Assignment
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The debate has always raged between fantasy and reality, between idealism and pragmatism.  Quite possibly, this debate began in 5 BC, for it was at this time that the Sophists asserted their revolutionary thinking to a seemingly established arena of Greek aristocracy.  Of course, initial opposition was acute. 
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The Development of Humanity in Imago Dei Philosophy Research Paper
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It is quite possible that this various philosophy of humanity does continue to be made by human kinds' own interactions among each other and the environment, but it is best not forget that it initially developed through our creation and expanded from there, as again has been depicted in the literature.
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Political Philosophy of Habermas Philosophy Term Paper
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This paper discusses discourse ethics which can indeed address the dilemma of reason and relativism. In this paper will be a lot of examples to prove that the discourse ethics theory is directly responsible for the redressal. Also in this paper will tell about the theory of dilemma of reason and relativism.
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Ronald Dworkin and One of His Leading Theories is the Theory of Integrity Philosophy Essay
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His contributions to the field of jurisprudence, the philosophy of law and political ideology have been widely acclaimed as well as opposed. One of his leading theories is the theory of integrity as it applies to law and the participants in the legal system and an understanding of this philosophy is important for any students.
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The Richness of Michel Foucaults Philosophy Philosophy Essay
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If power were understood only in terms of its repressive effects, the whole social structure within which every member of society is enmeshed, including the operations responsible for its advancement, would not be accounted for. Societal ‘progress’ that results from the efficient distribution of interweaving points of resistance.
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Alexis de Tocqueville and His View on the American Society Philosophy Essay
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If Thomas Jefferson had been alive today and insisted in the arena of public ideas that all men are equal, he would have been heralded as a visionary, and man with the courage to guide and direct the course of a people toward a greater existence.  But this is not the totality of Mr Jefferson’s timeless assertion.
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Four Aspects of Loneliness Philosophy Term Paper
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Loneliness is nothing but an emotion, which touches every human being at some time or the other in life. It is as an essential aspect of human existence, an inescapable fact of life. It is normally associated with a feeling of insecurity, fear, emptiness and depression. It leads to dejection and low self-esteem.
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Hegel's Moral View of the World Philosophy Annotated Bibliography
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This work of his discovers the environment and progress of mind or spirit. Hegel shows how mind passes through a procedure of inner progress from the ancient aspect of sensing through all kinds of “subjective and objective mind” which constitutes of art, religion, and philosophy to “absolute knowledge” that understand the whole method of progressing.
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Berkeley and Philosophy Philosophy Essay
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An ordinary un-philosophical person would claim that objects like table cause sensations to appear before the mind but George Berkeley denies this theory. Ordinary people plan their lives on the assumption that objects cause a sensation in us but Berkeley refutes this assumption too. What are his arguments in support of his claims?
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Oppression Lies In The Invalidation Of Experience Philosophy Essay
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In essay discusses the thrust of the hypotheses that follow is that in demonstrates situations, conformity as such ceases to be the dominant mode of adaptive behavior. Under oppression, the most common modes of behavior are the instrumental, withdrawal, and rebellious modes. And also hypotheses which are formulated in a typically positivist manner.
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Human Rights and Natural Law Theory Philosophy Essay
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Human rights law has revolutionized the field Of international law. In the nineteenth century, human beings were not recognized under international law; their rights were derived from the rights of states. What the state did to its own citizens within its own territory was a matter of "domestic jurisdiction," a private law concept.
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Astrology as a Pseudo-Science Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that it is believed that the positions of these celestial bodies have a role to play in the future of the individual, and this can be predicted by proper analysis of the position of these celestial bodies. For the purpose of this proper analysis, our ancestors created a chart to provide the apparent yearly path of the sun.
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Descartes' Method of Doubt Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that Descartes wanted to build a foundation on which all further intellectual inquiries could be built. He felt reason should follow and arrive at certain philosophical truths. There should be no further doubts left after this, which meant that the foundation had to be sound. 
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Thomas Paine and William Godwin Philosophy Literature review
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Thomas Paine and William Godwin were both famous figures and thinkers who represented the zeitgeist of their times in significant ways. Like many other writers and philosophers of their time, they were deeply affected by the French and American Revolution and had first-hand experience of the spirit of revolution on the negative as well as the positive side.
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John Locke's Ideas on Primary and Secondary Qualities Philosophy Assignment
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Locke’s analysis of primary and secondary qualities brings up an important distinction between primary and secondary qualities. Primary qualities are “intrinsic properties of all material things” while secondary qualities are “the power of objects to produce certain ideas in us”. And that this power is basically founded on the internal constitution of the primary quality itself.
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The Father of Modern Philosophy Philosophy Essay
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Regardless of whether they agree or disagree with Descartes’ original thoughts, processes and premises, though, the fact remains that it is Descartes and the realm of ideas he brought forward that they are basing their arguments upon, thereby underscoring and reinforcing the concept that Descartes is the father of modern philosophy. 
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Love and Aggressiveness in Freuds Civilization and Its Discontents Philosophy Book Report/Review
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Love and aggressiveness are very closely related to Freud’s conception of a person’s social interactions. Both allow the individual to satisfy the desires of his ego: love-relationships provide the satisfaction of desires either through sexual satisfaction, or (in friendships) through aid to achieve the individual’s aims.
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Prior Existence of Convention Philosophy Term Paper
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Interpretation of art is different from evaluation, critique, and judgments. Interpretation involves explanations of things that are not obvious to the viewer, or listener. Evaluation is more objective and might be thought of as having more to do with the actual piece of art and its explicit components. Critique and judgments are the defining remarks that are based on many factors.
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Philosophy Case Comment: Varieties of Liberalism Philosophy Coursework
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In the context of increasing freedoms for individuals that are being implemented through international treaties and conventions, the moot question that he poses is, where should the borders of societal restraints mandated within the law be drawn, in order that they do not constitute an interference with individual morality and freedom.  
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The Abyss between the Mentalities of Urban and Rural Dwellers Philosophy Essay
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Most of those, who live in cities, have almost forgotten how it feels to walk by feet for a distance longer than from the garage to the porch of their house, and from the car to the doors of the grocery store. Now we have cars, trains and planes that let us rest while our bodies are transported to the other spot of reality.
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Bend it Like Beckham Finds the Solution Philosophy Case Study
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In defiance of parental rules and surveillance, both Jess and Pinky are expressing typical teenage rebellion. In this, they are each peculiar from the society in which they live as Pinky meets with her boyfriend at the airport and as Jess sneaks out to the football field, yet they are the same in that both are protesting against the rules.
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Bandura's Philosophy Theory Philosophy Coursework
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Man must accept criticisms of his application of theories since it is in that case that he will have much to learn. Open-mindedness will lead him to liberality. That although there are absolute truths in the world, each case is a unique experience where freedom of thought finds its greatest meaning in studying and listening to all sides of an argument.
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The Concept of Liberty Philosophy Term Paper
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А number of reseаrches аnd politiciаns in different wаys interpret the concept of liberty. I will tаke а look аt severаl of them so thаt them in my further reseаrch. Isаiаh Berlin presents two concepts of liberty through which he plаces the freedom of judgment in relаtionship to them, аnd lаys out some аdvаntаges of а liberty bаsed on the judgment. 
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Platos Theory of Forms Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that the main characteristic of Plato’s work was the use of ‘forms’ which were the ‘vehicle’ for the ‘exit’ of knowledge to the real world by the representation of ‘intangible’ aspects. The importance of forms for Plato’s work is very significant. His work can be even misunderstood or interpreted on a wrong theoretical basis.
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Philosophy: Platos Meno Philosophy Term Paper
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Plato's Meno begins by Meno's inquiry on "virtue" made to Socrates. Meno asks "whether virtue is acquired by teaching or by practice; or if neither by teaching nor practice, then whether it comes to man by nature, or in what another way?”  Socrates replies that he is unaware of what virtue itself.
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Views on Religion by Pascal Philosophy Essay
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Pascal had enough arguments for the questions about belief in God when the evidence of his existence is absent. Pascal stated that human makes life choices either on the basis or absence of any reasonable basis, so the decision to base life on belief in God would not look irrational because of the possible reward one may receive when he dies.
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Walden - A Treatise on Transcendentalism Philosophy Term Paper
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The book was written to illustrate how Thoreau detached himself from the society for the objective of finding a bias-free understanding of it. In the cabin where he lived on for two years, he practised with humanly motivation the life of an ascetic. His existence in the simple abode was portrayed with minimalism and naturalism.
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Trolley Problem and moral theory which best resolves it Philosophy Essay
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In this essay, I will examine which moral theory best resolves the original Trolley Problem, as well as the version of the Fat Man. I will firstly consider the extent to which moral theories, such as utilitarianism, the Doctrine of Double Effect, deontology and altruism can resolve both situations.
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Deception Detection in the Courtroom Philosophy Essay
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The use of neuroimaging techniques in lie detection can be discussed in depth to figure out how the technology can be applied for the benefit of the society.
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The Role of Meditation in Ancient Indian, Buddhist and Daoist Philosophy Philosophy Assignment
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Speaking about an Ancient Indian view on meditation, one should point out that Yoga itself implied a certain state or condition, as well as a technique, and a particular kind of union. Patanjali considered Yoga to be “the cessation of the modifications of the mind” (“The Meaning and Purpose of Yoga”, n.d.).
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Ethics / Cognitive Enhancement Drugs: Buchanan/Sandel/Liao Philosophy Essay
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The study and research on human enhancement cover various fields. Those areas include; cognitive science, nano-technology, information technology, and biotechnology just to mention but a few. The
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The Proofs of the Existence of God Philosophy Essay
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The author claims that it is important to realize, whether people have any reason to believe in God's existence – or His absence. Faith widely does not incorporate reasoning. It looks like that these two areas of human perception lie in the parallel layers. There are also debated on the topics around the creationism and evolution.
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Economic Suspense Philosophy Essay
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It is true that “to be thrilling, you must occasionally be boring.” In support of this claim, the article asserts that surprise is highly valued by the audience. Thus, being occasionally boring makes the audience anticipate something from you which makes you thrilled. However, the capacity to surprise an audience is a scarce resource.
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Postmodernism- Derrida, Foucault and Rorty Philosophy Essay
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This paper analyzes why are Derrida, Foucault and Rorty so skeptical of the philosophical ideas that preceded them. The philosophies of Derrida, Foucault and Rorty do carry a single thread in the sense that they are marked by a stark skepticism and a pervasive suspicion of the power of reason.
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Abortion Issue according to Two Doctrines: Kants Deontological and Mils Utilitarian Philosophy Essay
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Ethical doctrines elaborated by multiple philosophers frequently suggest absolutely opposite methods of resolution of moral dilemmas and often don’t make it easier to decide which way of solving problems is the most moral. Kantian deontological ethics and categorical imperative propose absolutely different resolutions to moral dilemmas. 
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Arthur Dantos Arguments and Theories on the Works of Art Based on The Artworld Essay Philosophy Essay
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Arthur Danto's definition of art may be defined as a work of art as one that has a subject, has style, and projects a point of view by means of a rhetorical ellipsis that engages the audience participation to fill what is missing and the work in question and the interpretations require an art historical context 
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Bioethics across Cultures Philosophy Essay
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As the report, Bioethics across Cultures, discusses there is a key concern on the link between the born baby and the Gestational mother. In this context, the gestational mom is the lady who carries the baby to term. The entire pregnancy process can be taxing and complex with regard to both physical and emotional facets. 
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Ethics In The Society In The Brothers Keeper Film Philosophy Movie Review
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The film is about ethics in the society. It is all about William Ward who was found killed in his bed in new York in a shack on a dairy farm where they lived with his brother Roscoe and Lyman. The death was initially thought to have come from a natural cause since the victim was always sick with several ailments.
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Substance Dualism Philosophy Essay
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As the paper, Substance Dualism, stresses it is conceivable that for instance, in addition to being a collection of thoughts, the mind also has another distinct aspect, namely that which is responsible for thinking. Systematically, this gives rise to two distinct apparatus, one material and the other immaterial. 
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Ethnocentrism, Geocentrism and Polycentrism Philosophy Assignment
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Is it ethical for the people to clear forests in order to expand farmlands and enhance food production? It would not be a mistake to suggest that human technology has advanced so much that people are able to introduce various changes into the environment in order to achieve certain goals.
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Categorical Imperative Philosophy Essay
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Many questionable issues in modern society are being observed from the perspective of morality. The concept of categorical imperative by Immanuel Kant provides a background for observation of the variety of aspects of life. It is less connected with the outcomes and contacts merely with inner truth and the connection with the surrounding world.
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Philosophy of Nursing Philosophy Essay
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As the paper, Philosophy of Nursing, discusses mursing is a compensating vocation that gives the best chance to save lives, solace and administer to those in need. Nursing is an interpersonal procedure because it includes cooperation between two or more people with a general objective of giving the motivation to the helpful procedure.
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Making a fair decision when bias is held on a subject Philosophy Essay
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The aspect of bias presents itself in a way during decision making processes in which case a person is inclined or holds an . This is factored in a way that the person fails or refuses to consider that there are issues of merit to be considered in the decision making process where alternative views could possibly work out very effectively.
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Re-Thinking Marxs History Theory Philosophy Essay
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According to the report, Re-Thinking Marx’s History Theory, humans transform nature, which later transforms them. This work is an exploration of two of Marx’s pieces of work. The works includes the18th Brumaire and the German Ideology with view of determining relationships in both similarity and contrast.
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Living Forever in a Young Body Philosophy Essay
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It has always been my desire that I should live forever in a young body. One of the reasons I desire to live forever having a young body is the fact that there are several questions that should be answered. There are several discoveries that should be done that can only be achieved by young people.
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Kant's Perpetual Peace Philosophy Assignment
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The author states that Kant progressed the ideology of formulation of international treaties to enhance international understanding and exchange of idea. In his view, he argued that wars result from the lack of nations to terminate war-triggering factors like unbalanced sharing of resources, like water or minerals.
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The ethics of abortion Philosophy Essay
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Abortion can be defined as the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy commonly done within the first three months of conception. Most women perform this act through medical help or other means that can help realize their goals. Teenage pregnancies have been on the rise thereby seeing the cases of abortion increase with time.
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