Descartes' Third Meditation : A 5 page comprehensive
analysis of Descartes' third meditation in which the philosopher
affirms that he is a thinking being who doubts and affirms,
denies and knows. From this foundation, Descartes presents and
evaluates arguments concerning God's existence. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Descart2.wps

Descartes vs. Proust on Whether or not One’s Identity Can
Be Known : A 5 page paper which considers the differing
views of René Descartes and Marcel Proust on the concepts of
existence and identity, which Descartes believed are obvious
and transparent, while Proust maintained is beyond the realm of
intellect. Specifically considered are Descartes’ Meditations
1-6, Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past, David Hume’s
Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, and Immanuel
Kant’s “What is Enlightenment?” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
TGself.wps

The Psychology of René Descartes’ Mind-Body Dualism
Philosophy : A 9.5 page paper which explores the significance
for psychology in René Descartes’ mind-body philosophy, most
notably the issues involved in dualism and the problems it
presents. Bibliography lists 9 sources. TGminbod.wps

Descartes’ Philosophy of Mind & Searle’s Disagreement :
A 6 page paper discussing Descartes’ certainty as published in
“The Meditations” of the questionable reality of everything,
even his own—or anyone else’s—existence. He acknowledges
that because he thinks that he must also exist, but that
consciousness is questionable. Searle is vehement in his
insistence of the existence of consciousness. Bibliography lists
4 sources. Desearl.wps

The Philosophies of René Descartes & William James in
Cultural & Historical Contexts : A 2 page paper which
compares the ways in which the theories of René Descartes and
William James were products and/or related to their respective
cultural and historical contexts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
TGdesjam.wps

Anselm Of Canterbury & His Ontological Argument :
This 5 page essay briefly reviews the life and work of St.
Anselm (1033-1109) who has been known as one of the
forebearers of early theological hypothesis. The bibliography
lists four sources. Anselm.wps

The Ontological Argument of St. Anselm of Canterbury &
Gaunilo’s Response : St. Anselm of Canterbury’s Ontological
Argument, his substantive reasoning for the existence of God, is
outlined in his “Proslogion.” Though the essential components
to St. Anselm’s argument were utilized by philosophers and
theologians in later years, including Immanuel Kant, it was not
without criticism. Gaunilo, a monk of the abbey of Mamoutier,
did not accept the premises presented by St. Anselm, and
Gaunilo wrote a his retort to St. Anselm’s suppositions entitled
“A Reply on Behalf of the Fool.” This 6 page paper presents
an overview of the arguments of St. Anselm and then reflects
upon the significance of the challenge presented by Gaunilo.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Stanselm.wps

Christianity And Medieval Civilization : A 6 page paper
tracing three specific Christian precepts through the Confessions
of St. Augustine, Beowulf, the Song of Roland, and Dante’s
Divine Comedy. The paper suggests that cultures which were
not obsessed with warfare and self-defense fared better at
incorporating Christian tenets into their behavioral patterns.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Chriciv.wps

Does God Exist ? : Approximately 80 pages (available in
much smaller sections or chapters) containing thorough analyses
and assessments of arguments for and against the existence of
God. Excellent for studies in religion, philosophy etc; Please
send e-mail for more details. Bibliographic references are
available. Exist.wps

Philosophy of Determinism Analyzed : This 5 page research
paper examines the school of philosophy known as
determinism. Specifically discussed are the teachings of Baruch
Spinoza, B.F. Skinner and Walter T. Stace to ascertain if
determinism is true and if a belief in determinism implies that
man does not have to be held morally responsible for his
actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Phildetr.wps
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