Comparative Philosophy / Blatchford vs. Stace & Hempel
vs. Pierce : 4 pages worth of philosophical essays comparing
the theories of Blatchford with those of Stace on various issues
concerning freewill, existence, determination, etc; Theories of
Hempel and Pierce are discussed as well. No Bibliography.
Philosop.wps Essays in Philosophy / God
& Nature of Man's Soul :
3 pages worth of philosophies concerning God's existence and
the validity of Western bible myths/stories. Also examined are
the nature of man and his soul. Discussed are the applicable
theories of Aristotle, Descartes, and Hume. No Bibliography.
Philessa.wps
David Hume On Miracles : A 12
page paper that considers
Hume's arguments about miracles and the importance of his
findings on the essence of religious thought. This paper
demonstrates that Hume's argument not only suggests that there
is no way of proving the testimony of miracles, but that this also
brings into question the existence of God. Bibliography with 6
sources. Miracles.wps
David Hume : In 5 pages the author counters David
Hume's
claim that God does not exist. "The conclusive evidence that
exists all around proves that God does indeed exist. Hume has
examined the evidence of God and has turned a blind eye to it.
He has made up his mind that God does not exist. He has
become prejudice against the evidence of God, and dismissed it
simply because he chose not to believe in it." Bibliography lists
2 sources. Dhume.wps
David Humes An Enquiry Concerning Human
Understanding vs. Immanuel Kants Foundations of the
Metaphysics of Morals: A 5 page paper which examines the
differing views of the foundation of moral judgment offered by
David Hume in An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
and Immanuel Kants Foundations of the Metaphysics of
Morals. After both arguments are considered, there will be a
discussion as to how each would disagree with the others
assessments, and conclude with whose argument proved most
convincing and why. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
TGhumkan.rtf
Descartes v. Hume : A 5 page paper that explores
Descartes
linear deductive reasoning versus Hume's composite theories
based on cause and effect with regard to human nature. The
writer argues that Descartes view was based on reasoning and
his view is undermined by Hume's causation. Bibliography lists
2 sources. Deschume.wps
David Hume's Views on Reason & Sentiment in Moral
Judgment : This 9 page research paper examines British
philosopher David Hume's impressions on the roles of reason
and sentiment in making moral judgments. Specifically
considered will be an assessment of Hume's conclusion that
morality is a concept more properly felt than judged.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Humejudg.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
Freewill In The Book of Job vs. The Odyssey : A
five page
essay comparing Job to Oedipus from Sophocoles Oedipus
The King. Issues such as free will are discussed throughout.
No Bibliography. Bookofjo.wps
Rational Arguments for the Existence of God : An 8
page
paper discussing philosophical arguments for the existence of
God. Bibliography lists 4 sources. arggod.doc
"Can God Guarantee Eternal Happiness?" : 10 page
comprehensive philosophical essay on God and Free Will. The
theories of Kierkegaard, Hume, and many others are critically
examined. No Bibliography. God&fre.wps
Why Petition God? : This 5 page paper addresses
this question
from the viewpoint that since God is omniscient and
omnipotent, why should man pray for anything. Issues
discussed include free will, Divine planning and arguments
about the usefulness of prayer with examples that relate to
everyday life. Petgod.wps
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