Enlightened Theology - Merging the Science of Reason With the Spirit of Religion
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A 5 page paper that examines the integration of the sciences of philosophical thinking and theological belief beginning with the Age of Enlightenment in the eighteenth century. The progression of this integration is traced across the nineteenth century and through the 1960s racial tensions of the twentieth century. Included are the philosophies of Jonathan Edwards, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William James, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Enlightened Theology - Merging the Science of Reason With the Spirit of Religion

David Hume and Whether or Not an Understanding of Morality Comes from God
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This 5 page report discusses Scottish philosopher David Hume’s idea that morality is based on the concept of sympathy, which he views as the basis of interaction between people and the wellspring of human happiness. He then defines morality as the qualities that are approved in whomever they happen to appear and by virtually everybody else. Hume also held that the concept of right and wrong is not rational but arises from a regard for one’s own happiness, not from religious constraint or belief in God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: David Hume and Whether or Not an Understanding of Morality Comes from God

David Hume's Views on Reason & Sentiment in Moral Judgment
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This 9 page research paper examines British philosopher David Hume's impressions on the roles of reason and sentiment in making moral judgments. Specifically considered will be an assessment of Hume's conclusion that morality is a concept more properly felt than judged. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: David Hume's Views on Reason & Sentiment in Moral Judgment

Descartes v. Hume
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A 5 page paper that explores Descartes' linear deductive reasoning versus Hume's composite theories based on cause and effect with regard to human nature. The writer argues that Descartes view was based on reasoning and his view is undermined by Hume's causation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Descartes v. Hume

Descartes Metaphysics and Armstrong's Argument
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This 5 page paper considers the metaphysics of Descartes outlined in his Meditations and the arguments of David Armstrong, which voice opposition to the views of Descartes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Descartes Metaphysics and Armstrong's Argument

Descartes, Skeptical Challenge, an Argument
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In 5 pages, the author presents Descartes' skeptical challenge in the form of an argument using 'Descartes Meditation.' Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: Descartes, Skeptical Challenge, an Argument

I Sleep, Therefore I Dream - An Ethereal Encounter Between Hume & Descartes
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A 5 page paper that presents a hypothetical scenario in which the philosophers David Hume and Rene Descartes meet and debate their very differing philosophical views. This hypothetical conversation and debate is focused on the beliefs Descartes presents in his first three Meditations and the views expressed in Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: I Sleep, Therefore I Dream - An Ethereal Encounter Between Hume & Descartes

Negative Consequences of René Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism For Scientific Psychology
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A 2 page paper which examines how the mind-body dualism of René Descartes had a negative consequence for scientific psychology, yet had positive consequences from religious and moral perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Negative Consequences of René Descartes' Mind-Body Dualism For Scientific Psychology

Both Sides of the Creationism Argument
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5 pages in length. There has been a longstanding argument as to whether creationism or evolution should be taught in schools. Is creationism a science or not? This paper discusses the thoughts behind both sides. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Both Sides of the Creationism Argument

W.V.O. Quine and Philip Kitcher: Interdependence of Belief and Creationism versus Evolution
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This 5 page report discusses the ideas of two contemporary philosophical writers regarding the interdependence of beliefs and how it is applicable to the debate that rages on regarding creationism versus evolution. Belief is repeatedly shown to be based on various constructs such as faith and hope where there is no ostensibly “logical” proof for holding that belief. However, the same may also be said regarding “belief” in science. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: W.V.O. Quine and Philip Kitcher: Interdependence of Belief and Creationism versus Evolution