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War On Terror And Separation Of Powers »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper. The question is whether or not President Bush's war on terror eroded the practices of the separation of powers and checks and balances. The paper discusses what these two terms mean and how they are practiced within the U.S. government. The writer discusses Bush's declaration of war on terror in relation ... View Full Description
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A Philosophy of Facilitation »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper explores facilitation as a concept. It also examines a personal philosophy of facilitation and teaching. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Erasmus/Contributions to Education »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that explores the contributions to Western education made by Desiderius Erasmus (c. 1469-1536). Erasmus was one of the greatest philosophers, theologians and educators of the Renaissance. As Erasmus confronted the "waning of Medieval scholasticism," he developed an educational philosophy that would have an powerful influence over the course of Western ... View Full Description
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Bowling For Columbine & Marx, Durkheim & Weber »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes Michael Moore's 2003 film Bowling for Columbine from the sociological perspective of Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. The writer briefly states the philosophy of each man and then applies this to analysis of the film. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Voltaire/Candide & The Enlightenment »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that discusses Voltaire's Candide against the backdrop of its historical era. The writer argues that Voltaire's Candide (1759) is representative of his Enlightenment philosophy. Examination of this shows how it is also shaped by the social and political realities of the eighteenth century. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Richard Branson's Leadership Style »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to Richard Branson and the Virgin Brand. The writer then bases an analysis of Branson's leadership style on the five practices and two commitments of leadership outlined by Kouzes and Posner in The Leadership Challenge. Two commitments correlate with each of the five practices, thus, ... View Full Description
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Balancing Nursing Values and Philosophy »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing the juncture of values, philosophy, theory and legality in providing direct patient care. The paper discusses some of the reasons that individuals choose nursing, and provides an overview of each of the four broad areas reviewed in the paper. The paper includes brief discussions of the theories of ... View Full Description
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Violence, Terrorism and Justice »

Number of pages 12

This 12-page paper discusses the article and its main arguments and views of terrorism; the relationship of the article to pacifism and characteristics of violence; the relationship between terrorism and the philosophy of ethical egoism; and whether or not the authors have made their case, from the point of view of this philosophical position. ... View Full Description
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Renaissance & Modernism »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that contrasts and compares the Renaissance to Modernism. At the beginning of modern history, the Renaissance constitutes a break with the concepts, art and culture of the Middle Ages and the beginning of those that characterize the modern age. Examination of the Renaissance and Modernism shows that these two periods ... View Full Description
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Basic Problems/History of Philosophy »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief survey of how a variety of major philosophers have addressed the basic questions of philosophy. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Ethical Decision Making Exercise »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper evaluating the case of Mr. P, an elderly man on life support whose only known relative is an adult who is not competent to make any decisions about his care. The paper proposes an appropriate solution including alternatives, and includes a discussion of the philosophies of Kant, Mill and Rawls ... View Full Description
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Plato, Aristotle And Machiavelli: How Machiavellian Philosophy Is More "Modern" »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. To discount the value of Platonic and Aristotelian political conjecture would be to disregard some of history's most insightful edict on the subject; that neither man's opinions have held true in modern civilized society, however, illustrates how myopic they were with regard to attitudes of political freedom and personal rights, ... View Full Description
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Boethius: virtue and happiness »

Number of pages 4

A paper which considers Boethius' philosophy of happiness, and the need for the virtuous individual to understand predestination, free will and moral choice in order to achieve true happiness despite the privations of the material world. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Transcendentalism for the 21st Century »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page essay that discusses tenets of transcendentalism that are applicable to modern society in the twenty-first century. The writer discusses how transcendental philosophy is defined and then relates the works of Emerson and Thoreau to contemporary society. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Plato/Allegory of the Cave »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that relates and analyzes the allegory of the cave that Plato relates in Book 7 of his Republic. The purpose of the narrative is to illustrate the effect that education, and specifically knowledge of philosophy, has upon the human soul. Essentially, the allegory of the cave posits that the enlightenment bestowed ... View Full Description
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Heidegger on Religion »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that discusses what Heidegger means in his text Contributions to Philosophy (From Enowning) when he talks about religion and God. The writer argues that this text appears to honor the concept of religious transcendentalism while arguing against conventional religious perspectives. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ART AND SOCIETY -- REAL OR NOT? »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper is an argumentative essay that refutes art critic Clement Greenberg's philosophy that art must separate itself from everyday life and everyday culture to remain pure and not become "kitsch." Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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DARDEN RESTAURANTS »

Number of pages 15

This 15-page paper is an overview of Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden (among other chains) in the U.S. and Canada. The main thrust of the paper involves employee practices at Darden, as well as their customer service and marketing philosophies. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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WALGREEN AND MARKETING »

Number of pages 7

This 7-page paper focuses on the marketing and organizational structure of Walgreens Co. In addition to discussing the 4Ps of product, pricing, promotion and placement, the paper discusses, to an extent, Walgreens' organizational philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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A Personal Moral Philosophy »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines a variety of philosophical paradigms and creates a personal moral philosophy. The paper includes subjects such as the categorical imperative, utilitarianism, cultural relativism and others. The role of religion is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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ACCOUNTING THEORIES AND ESSAYS »

Number of pages 13

This 13-page paper discusses the question of whether accountants will be able to prevent a future Enron (U.S.) or HIH (Australia) accounting scandal, due to the fact that their education and philosophy is that of numbers, rather than ethical behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Plato, Descartes And Camus: Philosophy And The Good Life »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses government, philosophy and the good life as they relate to Plato, Descartes and Camus. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Ethical, Philosophical and Moral Issues in the Delivery of Health Care »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page analysis of the numerous issues interlacing health care delivery. The author observes that while these issues are most often addressed from a strictly business approach, a philosophical analysis is often warranted. The utilitarian philosophies of John Stewart Mill are compared with John Rawls’ two principles of justice, principles that contend ... View Full Description
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A Critique on the Philosophy of Epictetus »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper describes his work sometimes referred to as The Manual. The ideas are critiqued and other philosophy is discussed. Virtue and compassion are two things explored. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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The Role of Death in the Photography of Roland Barthes: »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper examines the significant role that death played in the photographic philosophy of Roland Barthes. Many specific examples are provided and much reference is made to Barthes' infamous, "Camera Lucida". Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Psychological Theories of Sidney Jourard: »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the humanistic philosophies of psychological theorist Sidney Jourard. This paper provides many examples of his theories as well as commenting upon their impact. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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American Criticism of the Wealthy »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page critique of the contention that Americans do not criticize the so-called "new rich", contentions presented in a February 1, 2000 broadcast in which Ray Suarez interviews James Twitchell (author of "Lead us into Temptation: The Triumph of American Materialism"), Michael Saylor (CEO of Microstrategy), Jean Bethke Elshtain (professor of Philosophy and ... View Full Description
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Creating a Business Plan for a Small Business »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper is not a "how to" guide for small business but rather delves into the philosophy of business planning. Several examples of small businesses which grew are used to demonstrate how individuals start successful small ventures. After defining the small business concept, the paper explains the function of the business plan. ... View Full Description
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Papert/Philosophy of Learning »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the learning philosophy of Seymour Papert, American mathematician, educator, specialist in artificial intelligence, MIT professor and follower of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. He proposed in the 1960s that children could be taught to use computers as instruments for learning and enhanced creativity. The writer discusses his ideas concerning ... View Full Description
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Stowe & Alcott's Transcendentalism »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper/essay that argues that the precepts of transcendentalism can be seen in the work of both Louisa May Alcott (daughter of Amos Bronson Alcott) and Harriet Beecher Stowe, who were both products of the New England transcendentalist literary culture. Examination of Alcott's Little Women and Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin demonstrates that ... View Full Description
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George Ritzer/McDonaldization of Society »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page analysis of George Ritzer's The McDonaldization of Society. The writer demonstrates that this book provides an intriguing premise for analyzing certain trends in modern society. Ritzer sees the business philosophy of the fast food restaurant chain 'McDonald's' becoming the standard modus operandi of almost every sphere of business. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Rowell/Thinking About Music »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page book review that summarizes and critiques Lewis Rowell's Thinking About Music, An Introduction to the Philosophy of Music (1983). The writer points out that a careful reading of the title suggests that the author does not limit himself to music, but rather places music within a philosophical framework that encompasses the entirety ... View Full Description
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Descartes: His Role in Science and Philosophy »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper argues that Descartes was not a great physicist. Rather, his importance is only in the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Zen theories in relation to hospice care: a comparison with the Roy Adaptation model »

Number of pages 10

A ten page paper which looks at the relevance of Zen philosophy to health care, specifically with reference to the hospice model, and considers it in comparison to the Roy Adaptation model of care. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hume and Causation: »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the importance of causation to Hume's philosophy. This paper references 'An Enquiry to Human Understanding' in order to draw the necessary parallel's. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Concepts in Special Education »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper presents ten key concepts in Special Education. Each of the concepts are numbered and a student's personal beliefs and philosophy about the concept are discussed. Then personal experiences are relayed in this tutorial that explores ideas in special education and how they are applied to the classroom. No bibliography. ... View Full Description
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Breed Specific Legislation Does Not Work »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the problems with breed specific legislation. The philosophy behind it, and actual experiences with it are discussed. Failures of the legislation are highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Basis for Social Policy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the foundational philosophy behind social policy formation. The writer discusses DiNitto's explanations of the rational and political approaches and then argues that Dye's Elite Theory provides the foundational tenets for social public policy decisions. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Reflections Upon High School Experience »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the philosophy of education as it relates to many of the conventional standards applied toward the quest for academic excellence, as well as talks about peer groups representing social organisms in relation to the original purposes of education. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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How Do We Know What We Know? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers how we know what we know, looking at this using philosophy and psychology the approaches of feminism and critical enquiry are utilized in which to determine how and when we can say we know what we know. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Knowledge According to Hume and Locke »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the idea of knowledge or the branch of philosophy called epistemology. Locke and Hume are the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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John Locke/Second Treatise »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that discusses the political philosophy of John Locke as set forth in his Second Treatise of Government (1690). The writer focuses on Locke's position that governments derive sovereignty from the consent of the governed and that this consent can be withdrawn. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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W. Allston/Elijah in the Desert »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that argues that American artist Washington Allston's painting Elijah in the Desert (1818) exemplifies his philosophy that painting should resemble poetry. The writer discusses the principles that guided Allston's art in this regard and then examines how this painting fits these parameters. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Knowledge and Nursing: How We Know What We Know »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper assessing how we know what we know, beginning with a discussion of knowledge as seen by Plato and Descartes. There are four types of knowledge that the nurse uses: empirical, ethical, aesthetic and personal. From this base, the paper discusses the points of philosophy present in the Simultaneity Parse ... View Full Description
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A Successful Life »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that takes the form of message to a child or grandchild on their twenty-first birthday, which outlines the writer's philosophy on what constitutes a successful life. No bibliography is provided. View Full Description
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MAJOR PEACE ACTIVITIES OF AMERICAN PEACE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE USA »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper discusses the major and active peace protest movments in the modern era. In particular these groups are analyzed for method, philosophy, demographics, and are compared/contrasted to the protest groups of the past. Examples given. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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John Sack/Inside the Bunker »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that summarizes and records the writer's reactions to John Sack's essay "Inside the Bunker." In this essay, Sack discusses the philosophy of people who deny that the Holocaust happened. The writer argues that Sack's principal thesis is that hate begets hate and that it is only through abdicating hate that people ... View Full Description
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Oscar Wilde/Picture of Dorian Gray »

Number of pages 10

:A 10 page research paper/essay that examines the mean of beauty and art in Wilde's classic novel. The writer argues that this is a modern day parable that ultimately argues against a pure interpretation of Wilde's aesthetic philosophy that art and beauty have worth simply for their own sake. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ... View Full Description
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Criminal Intelligence Unit »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper that discusses a hypothetical criminal intelligence unit. The author does so by presenting research and information about a number of established criminal intelligence units in the U.S. Topics discussed include: underlying philosophy, mission statement, purpose, categories of intelligence collected, responsibilities, cooperation with other agencies, management, staffing, training and performance evaluation. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Komatsu Limited Case Study »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Komatsu, the Japanese company that is Caterpillar's chief competitor. The essay presents the facts of the case leading up to the mid-1980s. The company's growth, philosophy, progress are included. The writer then offers two recommendations for Komatsu to better compete with Caterpillar. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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