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Papers On Classic Greek Philosophy
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Freud, Socrates & Plato/Reason & Morality
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A 3 page research paper that examines what Freud, Socrates and Plato thought concerning the connection between reason and "what is good," that is the nature of good and evil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khfsp.rtf
Friendship And Love
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This 5 page paper explores the views of Aristotle
in the Nicomachean Ethics and C. S. Lewis in his book, The Four Loves,
on the issues of friendship and love. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTfriend.wps
Friendship: Aristotle and Epicurus
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the central view of friendship reflected by both Aristotle and Epicurus. This paper considers the types of friendship described by Epicurus and the differences with what friendship means for both men. This paper assesses the goals of friendship for both Aristotle and Epicurus and integrates a comparative view of the details of each man's philosophy. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHepicar.wps
Good in Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics”
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A 6 page paper which examines “the good for man,” and considers what Aristotle is arguing for and how he tries to prove it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGniceth.rtf
Greek Classicism
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6 pages. Considers what is meant by the term 'classical' when it refers to the high classical period of Greek culture. Examines this aspect in consideration of Pericles, Sophocles' Theban plays and Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAgrcls.rtf
Greek Philosophers & Virtue in a Film
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A 5 page research paper that relates ancient Greek philosophy, the thoughts of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle, regarding virtue, and how this can be applied to the film Instinct(1999), starring Anthony Hopkins. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khgrkflm.rtf
Greek Philosophers: Parmenides & Empedocles
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A 12 page paper. There were many Greek philosophers before Aristotle, Plato and Socrates. Parmenides and Empedocles are two of them. These early Greek philosophers literally changed Greek thought. Parmenides changed the way in which theories are presented, specifically, he was the first to offer arguments for his views. He also left his fellow and subsequent philosophers with a dilemma to reconcile. This essay presents an overview of the thoughts of these two philosophers, compares them and offers a conclusion regarding their accomplishments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGpaemp.wps
Groundhog Day & Aristotelian Ethics
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A 4 page essay that draws discusses the 1993 movie Groundhog Day (directed by Harold Ramis) and Aristotelian ethics. Analysis of this film demonstrates that the protagonist goes through an intellectual development that leads to conclusions paralleling those of Aristotelian ethics. The leading character in the film ultimately comes to the realizations that were reached by Aristotle several millennia ago. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khgrhday.rtf
GYGES’S RING BY PLATO
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This 3 page paper discusses the parable given by Plato in his second book of the Republic. The moral point expressed by the story is given and supported with quotes from the text. A short synopsis of the story is given. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBgyges.rtf
Happiness According to Aristotle
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This 3 page paper examines Aristotle's ideas on happiness. The concept is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA629hap.rtf
Happiness According to Aristotle
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This 5 page paper looks at happiness, and virtue, according to what Aristotle wrote in his famous work Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle's ideas about happiness, virtue and leading a contemplative life are discussed in depth. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA230A.rtf