Kant and The Ethics of Choice
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A 5 page paper that investigates significant aspects of intention or consequences on the moral and ethical decisions of individuals. This paper supports Kant's theory that though man may incorporate personal and sometimes selfish considerations into the process of ethical determinations, this does not negate the moral applications of these choices. At the same time, Kant's theories call in to question whether the effects of moral choices, whether good or not, are considered good simply becasue of the intention of the individual making the determination. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Kant’s Categorical Imperative and the Case of the Ford Pinto
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10 pages in length. 10 pages in length. Compares the Categorical Imperative of Kant to the case of the faulty gas-tank design in the Ford Motor Company Pinto. Makes reference to utilitarianism as well as the virtue theory and the rights theory. Looks at the ethics, the solution, cost-benefit analysis and alternative solutions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Plato, David Hume, John Stuart Mill & Immanuel Kant on Capital Punishment
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A 7 page paper which examines the ancient Greek philosophical view of capital punishment, as espoused by Plato, and then considers the European perspectives of David Hume, John Stuart Mill, and Immanuel Kant. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Questions on Morals and Utilitarianism
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5 pages. William Frankena in his article "Why Be Moral" feels that those who have been moral would choose to do so again if given the chance. For instance, when Socrates chose to be moral by refusing to escape from prison on death row, he was making a rational choice. He was able to make a rational decision to not be immoral. This paper explains this theory and also looks at utilitarianism as quoted by J. S. Mill, and discusses the difference between act and rule utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Utilitarianism And Rules
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3 pages in length. The writer discusses how a utilitarian can give an adequate answer to the question of why we have an obligation to obey the laws. No bibliography.
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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: 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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