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The Nature of 'Self'
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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.
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The Concept of 'Self'/Enlightenment and Postmodern Philosophy
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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.
Filename: 90enlitnmt.rtf

Heidegger And Strauss
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A 5 page analysis of the similarities and differences between the philosophy of Martin Heidegger and Leo Strauss. Heidegger was a major figure in contemporary existentialist thought and one of the important influences in 20th century European philosophy. Another noted German philosopher, Leo Strauss, was highly influenced by Heidegger, yet Strauss felt that in Heidegger's philosophy there were in inherent flaws that left Heidegger and his philosophical thought open to political manipulation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Martin Heidegger and the Concept of Freedom
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This 5 page paper considers the views of the modern German philosopher Martin Heidegger on Freedom. The apparent existentialist has conflicting views on the indeterminable nature of total freedom and the influence of causal relationships. The paper considers the contradictions in his views and looks to reconcile them in an acceptable manner. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Phenomenology & Existentialism
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9 pages total. Using theories commonly taught in a philosophy class, the writer of this paper attempts to answer : (1) whether they have yet experienced the world phenomenologically, (2) how modern art helps us to understand ourselves phenomenologically, (3) how capitalism alienates, (4) what Kierkegaard meant by truth as subjectivity, and (5) the importance of epoche. No Bibliography.
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Aquinas' 'On The Eternity Of The World'
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A 9 page paper which evaluates 'On the Eternity of the World' by St. Thomas of Aquinas. This particular work of Aquinas's is described from the beginning in such a way that illustrates the many different notions that one may obtain in regards to the apparently simple statements that Aquinas makes. As the works are further discovered and discussed there are many issues which are more thoroughly detailed which brings the reader into a position where a much clearer understanding of the statements is attained. Throughout the evaluation of the work there are examinations which detail some of the weak and the strong points made by Aquinas. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Aquinas: A Direct Realist?
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A 5 page paper which addresses whether Thomas Aquinas was a direct realist or not. The paper presents the argument that Aquinas was not a direct realist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Are Dreams Meaningful ?
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This 3 page essay discusses whether or not dreams are meaningful. The writer draws heavily upon the thought of Thomas Aquinas to demonstrate that they are meaningful in terms of how their symbology relates to 'real life.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Notions of Existence, Change, Cambridge Change and the Philosophical Conclusions of Thomas Aquinas of 'Existence in the Sense of the True'
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A 5 page paper which examines how Thomas Aquinas justifies the assertion, 'Existence in the sense of the true.' Specifically considered are metaphysical proponents of existence, including change, real change and Cambridge change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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