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Nursing Ethics: Mr. V »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper discussing a case of ethics of choice. Mr. V is terminally and wishes to give up his struggle. He is on a morphine drip, and the nurse on duty has instruction to decrease the drip should his respirations drop to four per minute. Mr. V maintains that he ... View Full Description
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Mill: Freedom Of Speech »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. In response to the article entitled "New Battles in Old War Over Freedom of Speech," John Stuart Mill would attest to the fact that mankind is bound to the limits provided by the masses. Mill fit into the general history of political, economic and social thought by applying his ... View Full Description
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HOBBES, LOCKE AND THE NEW WORLD »

Number of pages 5

This essay examines the philosophies of "contract theorists" Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, and discusses how their theories impacted European settlers in the New World. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Machiavelli/ Disagreeing with The Prince »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that analyzes and discusses the principle points made by political philosophy Nicolo Machiavelli in the fifteenth century, and takes the position that Machiavelli's formula for power is wrong. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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ANNE FRANK »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is a study of the phenomenon of Anne Frank and what her diary has meant to future generations. The philosophies of Cynthia Ozick and Bruno Bettleheim are explored. Examples and quotes offered and cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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“A Random Walk Down Wall Street”: A Review of the Book by Burton Gordon Malkiel »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page review of this classic investment guide. First published almost thirty years ago this book provides tremendous insight into the investment world of Wall Street. Malkiel’s philosophy is actually quite simple. He views the active management of mutual funds too complex and unsure for the individual investor. So too ... View Full Description
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SOCIAL STRUCTURE IN THE WORKS OF WEBER AND MEAD »

Number of pages 5

This philosophy of sociology paper compares and contrasts the works and ideas of Max Weber and George Herbert Mead in regard to the idea of self and community. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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TACITUS AND FREEDOM »

Number of pages 7

This paper examines the philosophy of Ancient Roman philosopher Tacitus as it pertains to freedom in the Senate chambers with the presence of the emperor. Also considered are philophies of Cicero and Dio. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Scientific Ideas of the 16th through 18th Centuries »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper discusses some of the scientific ideas of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries in regards to philosophy, economy and social assumptions. This paper covers many of the main thinkers of that era including Kuhn, Descartes, Locke, and others. Four different essays included. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ... View Full Description
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Management In Manufacturing »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper. The writer responds to a student-supplied statement regarding management by defining and describing management, the primary functions of management, a brief overview of management philosophies, and a discussion of motivation with concluding comments. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Kierkegaard/Subjective Truth »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examines the difference between objective and subjective truth in regards to religion and the philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Carl Jung and Buddhist Philosophy »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page overview of Buddhist principals and how those principals relate to the psychoanalytical philosophies of Carl Jung, one of the most notable psychoanalysts of all time. This paper emphasizes that while Buddhist practices vary according to culture, geography, and time, there are several underlying principals which do not vary. Jung’s fascination ... View Full Description
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Modern Confucianism -- Adaptable Throughout All Times »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the thinking of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius or, more accurately, Kung-fu-tzu. Critics of Confucian thinking consider it to be a static philosophy which has constrained Chinese civilizations to maintain traditional thinking and behavior at all costs. The author of this paper suggests that such is not the case and ... View Full Description
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The Negative Impacts of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page overview of the ancillary impacts of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. This paper contends that while the objective of relief efforts in Afghanistan have been to improve the sub-human conditions and famine which many Afghanis have to endure this effort has resulted in more negative impacts than positive. In reality, very ... View Full Description
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The Creation of the New York State Constitution »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at the events leading up to the writing of the Constitution for New York State. The philosophy of the day and many influences that went into the creation of the document are discussed. Delays that plagued the process are also evaluated. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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John Locke: Knowledge and Skepticism »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page overview of the manner in which John Locke incorporated skepticism into his quest for knowledge. This paper concentrates on illuminating the importance of Renee Descartes’ “Way of Ideas” in Locke’s philosophies as revealed in his “Essay Concerning Human Understanding”. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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What is Philosophy? Answers from Plato, Pieper, and Thoreau »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses what philosophy meant to three of the great thinkers of the Western world. Each offered his idea of what it means to “be” and how a human being can best explore the idea of “being” and what the meaning of that individual’s life truly is. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ... View Full Description
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Bentham and natural law »

Number of pages 10

A ten page paper which looks at Jeremy Bentham's assertion that natural rights are mere rhetoric, with reference to the social and legislative definition of rights and to Bentham's moral philosophy in general. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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PHILOSOPHY AND THE ABSTRACT WILD »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses the philosophies evident in Jack Turner's book, The Abstract Wild. Examples, arguements and quotes included and cited. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Concepts in Philosophy »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper addresses various issues in philosophy such as freedom versus determinism, knowledge, and the existence of God. Theorists explored are Descartes, Kant, Hume and Leibniz. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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THE NATURE OF PHILOSOPHY »

Number of pages 5

This paper examines the nature and definition of philosophy, particularly as it compares to other disciplines such as science, religion and literature. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Immanuel Kant’s “Spatiality” »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses Immanuel Kant’s (1724-1804) critical philosophy in terms of what he thought about spatial and temporal realities and the human perception of space and time in relationship to how one perceives a particular object. Bibliography lists one source. View Full Description
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The Skepticism of Descartes and Martin Luther King: »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses how both of these men were skeptical about certain aspects of life. Additionally, this paper analyzes how their skepticisms influenced their lives, philosophies and teachings. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Ethical Considerations in Wartime »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper delves into John Stuart Mill's philosophy and applies it to war situations. A hypothetical case study is used for evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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God Does Exist »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper is based on Rene Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy, using Meditation three as the primary source. This particular meditation is entitled 'Of God: That He Exists'. This analytical paper discusses this particular topic and shows how and why Descartes' argument on the existence of God is indeed valid. ... View Full Description
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Ballet Dance Artist Gelsey Kirkland »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines Kirkland’s distinctive style and her innovative contributions to American Ballet. A brief biography is supplied; important influences during childhood and adulthood are considered; as well as a discussion of dance philosophy, i.e., what dance means to her; what she attempts to convey and accomplish through her dance; a discussion ... View Full Description
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DEVIANCE AND VIOLENCE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of John Braithwaite in his book, Crime, Shame and Reintegration, with the philosophies and theories of classical sociologists such as Karl Marx, Weber, Goffman, and Mead. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Anheuser-Busch »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses the largest brewer in the United States in terms of its management style, philosophy, accomplishments, and future opportunities. Anheuser-Busch is undeniably an industry leader. The St. Louis, Missouri, brewery leads the industry in the United States with a market share of an amazing 47.5 per cent according to BrandWeek (06-19-00). ... View Full Description
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WOMEN OF THE KLAN »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses Kathleen Blee's controversial book, Women of the Klan. Examples are given to support the idea that the women's auxilliary movement of the Klan actually helped to further women's rights and gives supportive evidence to the idea that the philosophies of the Klan are still evident in the women's movements of ... View Full Description
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Similarities Between David and Rousseau »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at the influences of Jacques Louis David and Jean Jacques Rousseau. David was a painter and Rousseau a philosopher. David's The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons is used to explore the painter's philosophy and Rousseau's Social Contract Theory is discussed as well. ... View Full Description
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Confucianism and Buddhism in China »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the relationship between Confucianism and Buddhism in China with a focus on how Buddhism changed the Chinese people. The paper looks at the history of these philosophies as they emerged in the nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Hart's Contribution to Legal Positivism »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of legal positivism as first delineated by John Austin. Hart's contribution to the philosophy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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POVERTY AND THE ROLE OF GOVERMENT »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper deals with the writings of Milton Friedman and John Kenneth Gilbraith, in regard to their view of a free market system. Their brief philosophies are presented, as well as those ideas in which they diverge from one another. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Dickens/Characterization in Hard Times »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examines Dickens use of characterization in Hard Times. The writer argues that, in many ways, the characters in Hard Times are merely vehicles for transmitting Dickens' message about the evils of the industrial philosophy behind the horrid working conditions of that era. Therefore, while some of Dickens' characters in ... View Full Description
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The Contributions of Philosophers to Society »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper argues that philosophers not only interpret the world, they change it. Philosophies of Descartes, Locke and Bacon are each discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Hume's Analysis of Knowledge »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. An interesting look at David Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. This paper addresses what Hume's philosophy is regarding knowledge and the relevance to the foundations of physics. This pertains to how a fundamental physical theory should be regarded. Bibliography lists 1 sources. View Full Description
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MAINSTREAMING »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper deals with the philosophy of Mainstreaming. Also discussed are practical applications of instructional strategies as well as behavioral techniques for managing students. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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CONJECTURES AND REFUTATIONS »

Number of pages 7

Examining the philosophy of Dr. Karl Popper, this paper examines his research theory on conjecture and refutation, in which hypothesis aren't so much tested on their truth, but rather, on falsifications. The paper also discusses arguments supporting and refuting Dr. Popper's comments. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Ideas of Gould and Bacon Compared »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper delves into science and philosophy as the views of these scientists are compared and contrasted. The religious views of each, as it respects fundamental scientific problems, are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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HARD TIMES »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the symbolism of Charles Dicken's Hard Times and the comments he is making about industrialized society. A short synopsis is followed by commentary of the philosophies of FACT versus FANCY. Examples cited and quotes included. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Nietzsche And Ayn Rand: Philosophies »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer provides background to each philosophy, as well as notes similarities between the two. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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EDUCATIONAL SCAFFOLDING »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper deals with the educational philosophies and theories of Lev Vygotsky. His ideas of scaffolding are discussed as well as practical applications to the modern classroom. Benefits and potential drawbacks discussed. Bibliography includes 6 sources. View Full Description
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Concepts in Dante's Inferno and Boccaccio's Decameron »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at a variety of issues, but in particular fate and divine justice, and focuses on how they are conveyed through the two infamous works. Various issues of religion and philosophy are explored. Concepts of fate and divine justice are defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Social Learning: Applicability of the Theories of Albert Bandura to Oral Hygiene Instruction in a Homeless Shelter »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the motivational theory behind dental hygiene. The author stresses that dental hygiene is a necessary component of good health. The observation is made, however, that in the homeless environment dental hygiene often falls by the wayside. A necessary focus of the homeless shelter, therefore, should be to ... View Full Description
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MARX AND GEORGE »

Number of pages 5

In comparing Karl Marx's "Communist Manifesto" and Henry George's "Thou Shalt Not Steal," this paper compares the views and philosophies of these 19th century thinkers. A comparison is drawn between Marx's brand of communism and George's brand of socialism. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Integration of Theology, Art and Architecture, and Literature in the Early Renaissance »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the Early Renaissance (1400-1494) is used as an example of the inter-relatedness that exists between very different human endeavors ranging from architecture to literature and philosophy to art but that still provide insight to how ideas were transmitted and interpreted in a multitude of ways. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ... View Full Description
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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: HUMANISM »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper gives an overview of the educational philosophy of humanism and its application in the classroom. Positive attributes of this application in the classroom as well as examples as applied to divergent learners and over all affect on the students' abilities to internalize concepts. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Philosophy of the 12-Step Meeting »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing the underlying psychological theory and philosophy of characteristics of the 12 step meeting. When the alcoholic stands before the group assembled, announces his name and says, “I’m an alcoholic,” s/he is admitting to the problem, a step that is necessary before rectifying the problem can be accomplished. The ... View Full Description
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Joseph de Maistre/Consideration on France »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page essay that examines De Maistre's Considerations on France, specifically focusing on De Maistre's view of custom in his political philosophy. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Alexander Rosenberg/Predictability in Social Science »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of a point from Rosenberg's Philosophy of Social Science. For the purposes of discussion, Rosenberg reduces the fundamental perspective of all social science to one principle, which he refers to as "L." However, he then argues that this principle (L) is not empirically based and does no lead to increasing ... View Full Description
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