Can a Computer Tell a Lie ? : A 10 page paper that
postulates that under modern technology, a computer cannot
tell a lie. The writer uses intelligent references and humor to
explain why today's computer cannot lie because it cannot yet
"think"--using an analogy to Descartes' "I think, therefore I
am." To prove the technological thesis, the paper discusses
thoughts about the human brain, digital "thinking," digital v.
neural nets, and how SW programs are helping humans think in
their creative endeavors. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Ai.wps

Space, Time, & Matter -- Do They Co-Exist ? : A 14 page
essay that looks at what great philosophers such as Descartes
and Aristotle thought about the nature of the universe as well as
more modern ideas put forward by Einstein and others.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Sptima.wps

Functionalism & The Mind : A 9 page paper that provides an
overview of the premise of functionalism presented by Todd
Moody and Paul Churchland and then considers its application
in determining elements of mental evolution, emotion,
consciousness, and artificial intelligence. No additional
sources cited. Funct.wps

The Mind-Body Problem : A 10 page paper that presents the
arguments relative to the mind-body problems and then makes
an individual determination about the significance of Cartesian
Dualism as it relates to other basic premises. This paper
considers the importance of both monism and dualism in the
determination of the most applicable concept in regards to the
mind-body problem, and uses both of the concept areas to
create an argument is support of Cartesian Dualism.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Mindbody.wps

Mind Body Dualism : A 5 page paper that considers the
writings of Fodor, Smart and Cornman in defense of
mind-body dualism. In their writings on materialism, each
independently finds support for some division between the
mind and body. These three theorists support the belief that the
non-physical mind can effect physical situations. Bibliography
lists 3 sources. Mindbody2.wps

Zagzebski’s “Virtues of Mind”: A 6 page paper on Linda
Zagzebski’s "Virtues of the Mind: An Inquiry into the Nature of
Virtue and the Ethical Foundations of Knowledge," which
argues that Zagzebski's theory is valid and based on an
inclusive study of why people act on knowledge, and where
knowledge is based. The paper posulates that her intent is to
not seek to rewrite the current theories, but to combine them.
Theories used for the basis of her thesis include: epistemology
(virtue), and philosophical and psychological bases of
knowledge. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Zagzebsk.wps

Renaissance History / The Moral Philosophy of the
Humanists : A 9 page paper that provides an overview of the
issue of morality and man's human nature as they relate to the
Humanists of Renaissance Europe. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Renhum.wps

Emile Durkheim / Life & Works : 8 pages in length.
Analytical biography of Emile Durkheim's (turn-of-the-century
German social philosopher) life, works, and philosophy.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Durkheim.wps

Sociology Of Durkheim’s “Suicide” : This 5 page paper
looks at the problem of suicide in the society using recent
studies in addition to Durkheim's infamous work . The paper
focuses primarily on decision theory and studies that show a
connection between certain characteristics and a predisposition
to commit the act. Bibliography lists 4 sources Suidurk.wps

Durkheim and the Sociology of Religion : A 6 page paper
that provides an overview of some of the major arguments in
Durkheim’s sociological perspectives on religion, and then
argues against his theory of enacted social practice as the
foundation of epistemology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Durkhei3.doc
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