Rousseau & Mill on Representation : A 4 page
research
paper that examines the philosophies regarding representation
of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in his book The Social Contract
(1762) and John Stuart Mill a century later in his work
Considerations on Representative Government (1861). The
writer argues that although Rousseau's opinions are appealing
in their purity of purpose, he does not offer a truly workable
solution around his objections to representational government.
Mill, on the other hand, offers concrete suggestions on how to
implement his philosophical outlook on representation; and,
therefore, offers the more convincing argument. Roumil.wps Alienation / Comparing Rousseau’s And Marx’s Views :
This 5 page report discusses the concept of alienation and the
role it plays in the determination of political thought.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Alienvi.wps
The State And Market Economy According To Locke and
Rousseau : This 8 page report discusses the opinions of John
Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau as they viewed the state and
the market economy as two of the most important institutions
in society. Their ideas are compared and contrasted.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lockruss.wps
Authority To Punish According To Rousseau And Locke :
This 5 page report discusses the philosophies of John Locke
and Jean Jacques Rousseau in relationship to the authority of
the polity to punish criminal behavior. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Punishl.wps
Comparison Of Rousseau's & St. Augustine's Views On
Human Nature : In 5 pages, the writer compares the views on
human nature of Saint Augustine in his "Confessions", with
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's views of nature in his "Second
Discourse". Hnature.wps
Berkeley, Descartes & Hume on Human Perception :
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the representative
theories of perception outlined by these three philosophers.
The writer demonstrates the similarities and differences in
theories of perception presented by each. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Humanper.wps
George Berkeley and David Hume – Similarities and
Differences : This 5 page report discusses the philosophies of
George Berkeley (1685-1753) and David Hume (1711-1176)
and compares their similarities and differences. Both held
unique and views on the actual existence of any given item and
the relationship of the thing to the person who perceives it.
Berkhm.wps
George Berkeley & Perception : A 5 page paper
that
explores Berkeley's theory that nothing can exist outside of
perception. This paper demonstrates that Berkeley's contention
is based in his understanding of perception as the only means
by which a person can determine the characteristics of an
object. Because perception is the only means for determining
an object, then perception must also be the only way to
determine existence. One primary source cited. Berkeley.wps
George Berkeley / To Be Is To Be Perceived : A 4
page
paper that address the progression of George Berkeley's
arguments towards "esse est percipi" -- to be is to be perceived.
His arguments of Hylas and Philanous support the basic
argument in his Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human
Understanding. Berkeley would contend that the only way an
object can be acknowledged is through man's perception of it.
The primary source is cited. Berk.wps
The Nature of "Self" : A 6 page research
paper and analysis
that examines the question: "Does our existence precede our
essence?" The writer argues that it does not and substantiates
this argument with quotations from Descartes, Hume, Locke
and Kant. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Natself.wps
The Concept of "Self" / Enlightenment and
Postmodern
Philosophy : 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. 90enlitnmt.wps
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