Utilitarianism And Rules
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2 pages in length. The writer discusses how a utilitarian can give an adequate answer to the question of why we have an obligation to obey the laws. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCutilrule.doc

The Concept of 'Self'/Enlightenment and Postmodern Philosophy
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A 2 page research paper that compares the concept of self in the Enlightenment with that of the postmodern era. The writer particularly addresses how the philosophy of the Enlightenment differed from that of the existentialists. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 90enlitnmt.rtf

Heidegger And Strauss
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A 5 page analysis of the similarities and differences between the philosophy of Martin Heidegger and Leo Strauss. Heidegger was a major figure in contemporary existentialist thought and one of the important influences in 20th century European philosophy. Another noted German philosopher, Leo Strauss, was highly influenced by Heidegger, yet Strauss felt that in Heidegger's philosophy there were in inherent flaws that left Heidegger and his philosophical thought open to political manipulation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Straussh.wps

Martin Heidegger and the Concept of Freedom
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This 5 page paper considers the views of the modern German philosopher Martin Heidegger on Freedom. The apparent existentialist has conflicting views on the indeterminable nature of total freedom and the influence of causal relationships. The paper considers the contradictions in his views and looks to reconcile them in an acceptable manner. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEheidig.wps

Phenomenology & Existentialism
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9 pages total. Using theories commonly taught in a philosophy class, the writer of this paper attempts to answer : (1) whether they have yet experienced the world phenomenologically, (2) how modern art helps us to understand ourselves phenomenologically, (3) how capitalism alienates, (4) what Kierkegaard meant by truth as subjectivity, and (5) the importance of epoche. No Bibliography.
Filename: Phenexis.wps

Aquinas: A Direct Realist?
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A 5 page paper which addresses whether Thomas Aquinas was a direct realist or not. The paper presents the argument that Aquinas was not a direct realist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAaqureal.wps

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