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Plato's Crito, Apology, & Republic / The Nature of Truth
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An 8 page analysis of three of Plato's Dialogues, showing how Plato actually diverted our attention from the truth under the guise of revealing it. Considerable emphasis is laid on Plato's methods, with examples from the three works. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Critapre.wps
Plato's Republic and 'Seeming' or 'Being' Moral
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This 8 page report discusses Adeimantus and Glaucon in The Republic as they try to determine whether or not morality serves as the means to an end. Both of the young men believe people only do what is right under compulsion and that nobody really sees doing good as good for him or her. Instead, they secretly long for the power and the freedom to do as they pleased. No secondary sources.
Filename: BWplamor.rtf
Plato's Symposium and D'Aragona's Dialogue on the Infinity of Love
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Love runs the gamut of definition within the mind of every individual. Love has been the subject of every type of discourse from antiquity to the present. Plato addresses the concept of love in Symposium. It has also been the basis for moral discussion and the rights of women. D'Aragona's dialogue implies that the act of creation equally benefits men and women. This 5 page paper compares the ideas and beliefs of the two writers concerning the basis for love and the role of women. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTloveas.wps
Plato's Theory of the Soul
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An 9 page paper in which the writer supports Plato's theory that the soul is not only immortal, but also can be either healthy or sick. For Plato, a healthy soul is one that is in harmony with the cosmos and strives for wisdom and knowledge. An unhealthy soul cannot recognize responsibilities to the cosmos, and therefore, does not temper desires with reason. The writer supports these ideas using Plato's own texts, including 'Crito,' 'Phaedrus' and The Republic as well as several secondary sources -- all of which are listed in bibliography.
Filename: Platosou.wps
Plato's View Of Death
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For most individuals, the questions of what came before this life and what will happen after death are the basis for the quest for truth. Many of the moral traditions of society incorporate the concept of a pre-existence and an afterlife as well as the belief that one is rewarded for a virtuous life and punished for a life lived unjustly. This 7 page paper asserts that Plato is presenting a number of concepts inherent to his belief concerning death within The Republic and Phaedo. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTdeathp.wps
Plato's Views On Democracy vs. Marx's Views On Capitalism
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A 5 page paper that very briefly compares Marx's thoughts about capitalism and alienation of individuals with Plato's views on democracy and the unjust individual or state that results from an imbalance in natural function. Bibliography lists four sources in addition to writings of Marx and Plato.
Filename: Marxdc.doc
Plato, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, & Engels / Views on Freedom, Equality, Democracy, and Justice
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This 8 page report discusses the views of some of the world's and history's most influential thinkers - Plato, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx and Engels - on freedom, equality, democracy, and justice. Their opinions are compared and held up to one another for contrast. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Plrme.wps
Plato: Three Similes
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A 7 page paper which discusses three
famous similes of Plato as found in his work “The Republic.”
The similes are, simile of the sun, simile of the divided
line, and simile of the cave. Bibliography lists 3
additional sources.
Filename: RAsimile.rtf
The Iliad (A Critique)
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This 7 page paper provides a critical analysis of this infamous work by Homer. Particular attention is paid to Homer’s treatment of gender. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA005Hom.rtf
The Impact of Religion on Western Culture
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8 pages in length. Religion is an exciting and powerful influence that has preoccupied mankind throughout history and motivated people to do extraordinary things that stretch the limits of human potential. It motivated Martin Luther to challenge the Pope, Gandhi to unite India, Martin Luther King, Jr., to challenge a racist society to reform. This paper discusses that impact on western culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAmluth.wps
Democracy, The Worst Form of Government: The Views of Plato, Marx and Thucydides
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This 5 page argumentative essays uses the writings of Plato, Marx and Thucydides to support the argument that democracy is the worst form of government. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHdemoc.wps
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