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Papers On Classic Greek Philosophy
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Happiness and excellence in Aristotle
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A paper which looks at the concepts of excellence and happiness in the Nicomachean Ethics, in relation to the Doctrine of the Mean, and considers how these can be applied in one's everyday life. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLdocmean.rtf
Happiness as found in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics
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This 5 page paper examines Aristotle's work and talks about the contemplative life and how reason fits into the picture. Hedonism is discussed as an alternative to living a life based on reason.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA707Ari.rtf
Hereclitus & Parmenides
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A 6 page exposition of the philosophies of these two pre-Socratic philosophers. Hereclitus wrote one major work with which Parmenides took great exception. The writer compares and contrasts the philosophies of these two early philosophers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Parmhere.wps
How Aristotle's "The Aim of Man" Relates to Society Today
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A 5 page paper which
examines Aristotle's "The Aim of Man" and discusses how his ideas relate to society
today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAaimoman.wps
How Eros and Knowledge Play a Role in Human Fulfillment
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This 4 page paper looks at the theories of Socrates and Plato and how eros and knowledge are important in respect to human fulfillment. The theory of forms is discussed as is the Socratic method. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA336Soc.rtf
How Science Emanated from Greek Culture
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This 4 page paper examines ancient Greek culture, with an emphasis on Aristotle and Plato, to examine its contributions to science. Atomization is discussed along with other concepts that originated with philosophers of earlier times.
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Filename: SA539Grk.rtf
How Virtue Should be Taught
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This 4 page paper examines Aristotle and Marcus Aurelius' approach to teaching virtue. Their ideas are critically discussed with the use of primary sources only. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA542vir.rtf
Human Nature According to Aristotle and Plato -- How do Their
Theories Fit in Modern U.S. Culture?
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This 5 page report
discusses the philosophy and scholarship of Plato and Aristotle,
two of the leading ancient figures who were instrumental in the
development of human thinking and an awareness of what
constitutes the basics of human nature. Specific issues regarding
gender equality and how the two ancients’ philosophies can be
applied to contemporary America are addressed. Bibliography lists
5 sources.
Filename: BWnathu.rtf
Human nature in Euripides and Plato
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A paper which looks at the different ways in which Euripides and Plato view human nature, in terms of Apollonian and Dionysian cultures and the relationship between physical desires and the attainment of wisdom.
Filename: JLbach.rtf
Human Nature: Plato And The Five Dialogues
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6 pages in length. Is it possible, according to Plato's viewpoint, for human nature to be 'released from forms' and still be considered human nature according to the five dialogues between Socrates, Crito, Meno, Phaedo and Euthyphro? In assessing this plausibility, one must first harbor a distinct understanding of just what human nature represents in relation to man's actions. It has long been
postulated that human nature is bound by defense mechanisms as a means by which to hide from the truth of reality. If this is so, then most any conduct in which humanity partakes is nothing more than an act of escapism. Is that to say, then, that human nature is bound by the weakness of man's
character? Can individualism reside at the crux of why human nature cannot be released from form and still be construed as human nature based upon conversations with Socrates, Crito, Meno, Phaedo and Euthyphro? Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLChmnat.rtf
Hume and Causation:
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This 7 page paper examines the importance of causation to Hume's philosophy. This paper references 'An Enquiry to Human Understanding' in order to draw the necessary parallel's. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSHuEnqu.rtf