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Papers On Classic Greek Philosophy
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Comparing and Contrasting Aristotle and Confucius:
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This 12 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the philosophies of Aristotle and Confucius. Specifically, this paper highlights their ideas on virtue and reason, which in both instances exist outside of a theological paradigm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSArtCof.rtf
Comparing and Contrasting Eros According to Aristophanes and Freud:
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This 7 page paper discusses how both Freud and Aristophanes viewed the idea of eros. This paper examines issues such as the origin of sexual preferences, the relationship between sexuality and love, and the selectivity of eros. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSEros12.rtf
Comparing and Contrasting Plato and Hobbes Regarding Justice:
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This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of Hobbes and Plato in regards to justice. These two philosophers had extremely different views on this matter as evidenced in the "Leviathan" and "The Republic". Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSPlaJus.rtf
COmparing and Contrasting the Views of Plato and Hobbes on Knowledge, Nature, Politics and Justice:
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This 5 page paper examines the philosophies of Plato and Hobbes on issues of knowledge, nature, politics and justice. This paper explores the inherent rationalist nature of Plato while also exploring the inherent empiracist nature of Hobbes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSPlaHob.rtf
Comparing Atomist and Platonist Thinking and Philosophy
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This 10
page report discusses the differences between the Atomists and
the Platonists of ancient Greece. According to the atomic theory
of matter, all things are composed of minute, invisible,
indestructible particles of pure matter (atoma, “indivisibles”),
which move about eternally in infinite empty space (kenon, “the
void”). Pleasure and happiness are the highest good for the
atomists because when the body dies, the soul dissolves.
Platonists are concerned with the nature of the soul and
self-examination. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWgratom.rtf
Comparing Classical Greek Approach to Education with that of The Enlightenment
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This 5 page report discusses perceptions of education and knowledge in terms of how it was viewed by Plato and John Locke. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWclass.rtf
Comparing Plato’s “Apology” and Aristotle’s “Poetics”
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This 5 page report compares
two of the great classics of ancient Greece and considers the ways in which the two
philosophers, Plato and Aristotle presented their points of view. Their different styles as
well as their different messages are considered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWpoeapo.wps
Concept Of Justice
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An 8 page paper. Defining justice is a difficult task, at best. It means different things based on one's perspective. It also means different things in different settings. The origin of the concept of justice is one of the topics in this paper and it is traced back to Cephalus. Ancient theories regarding justice through Plato are then discussed. The writer also discusses the concept of social justice as found in the Bible. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGjust.rtf
Confucius, Buddha, and Socrates: Contrasts and Similarities
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A 6 page overview of the ideological similarities and differences which exists between these philosophers. Contends that while these philosophers share many of the same ideological premises, Confucius and Socrates looked to government as the means to overcome man’s innate tendencies towards greed and corruption. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPconfuB.rtf
Cultural Values in Greek Society
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A 4 page paper which examines the Old Oligarch,
Plato's Republic, and Pericles' Funeral Oration as they offer up glimpses at the cultural
values of ancient Greek society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAculgrk.rtf
Culture, Education and Legislation in Plato's Laws
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This 4 page paper discusses the relationship of culture to education and legislation in Plato's "Laws." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVPltLws.rtf