Pre-Socratic Philosophy : A 6 page paper which considers the
pre-Socratic influence on philosophy, including the prominent
philosophers Xenophanes, Heraclitus (and his impact on G.W.F.
Hegel) and the anticipation of philosophical issues by
Empedocles during a period which lasted from approximately
600-300 B.C. Bibliography lists 9 sources. TGphilo.rtf

Hesiod’s View Of The Universe Compared To The
Presocratic Philosophers : This 5 page report discusses the
differences in ancient views of the universe and compares
Hesiod with presocratic philosophers. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Hesiod2.wps

Hereclitus & Parmenides : A 6 page exposition of the
philosophies of these two pre-Socratic philosophers. Hereclitus
wrote one major work with which Parmenides took great
exception. The writer compares and contrasts the philosophies
of these two early philosophers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Parmhere.wps

Stoic Philosophy Of Ancient Greece : This 14 page paper
defines Stoicism philosophy as it existed in Ancient Greece and
details its specific school of thought as well as discusses the
practitioners and writings of Stoic philosophers. Bibliography
included. Stoicism.wps

What Made Stoicism Appealing To The Ancient Greeks
And Romans And Why Were Its Ideas Vulnerable To
Christianity? : This 5 page report discusses the evolution of
Stoicism, its appeal to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and
whether or not it has relevance in the contemporary world. Also
briefly discussed are some ideas as to why the Greeks and
Romans were “susceptible” to the promises offered by early
Christianity. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Stoic.wps

Aristophanes / Serious Humor : A 9 page paper showing how
there was a serious purpose behind Aristophanes’ comic works.
The paper looks at two works in particular -- “The Clouds” and
“The Birds” -- and, using some analysis by Aristotle and Freud
on how comedy works, examines how Aristophanes used the
force of comedy to show his countrymen the foibles of their
own character and the world they lived in. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Aristo.wps

Aristophanes' "The Clouds" / Socrates & Strepsiades :
A 3 page essay in which the writer describes the inferior
intellect of Strepsiades and discusses Socrates' impatience
with him. Also discussed are the significance and symbolism of
the Clouds themselves with relevance to Socrates' attempts to
teach Strepsiades. No other sources cited. Clouds.wps

Socrates’ “Crito” / Or the Duty of a Citizen : This 5 page
report discusses Socrates “Crito” and argues that his
determination that a person’s duty is to the state before his
friends or family is not a logical conclusion or a meaningful
decision to make. No additional sources cited. Critduty.wps

If We Were All More Like Socrates : This 5 page report
discusses what the world would be like if we were more like
Socrates. How would things differ? Would it be a better
world? Why or why not? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Socratwe.wps

In What Way Does Socrates Exemplify Virtue? : In 5 pages
the author discusses the ways in which Socrates exemplifies
virtue. "While making reference to two of Plato's dialogues, the
following question: 'The concept of virtue in the Platonic
dialogues is very closely connected with the idea of 'excellence'.
Keeping this in mind, and given what Socrates says about virtue
in the dialogues, in what way or ways does the philosopher
exemplify virtue?' is answered." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Socvirt.wps

Plato v. Hume / A Look at the Philosophers : This 6 page
paper contemplates these two great philosophers and addresses
the subjects of human knowledge, morality and God.
Similarities and differences in ideas are highlighted.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. SA17Hume.wps
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