Aristotle and Aquinas on Ethics
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A 5 page paper which discusses the ethics of Thomas Aquinas in 'Treatise of Law,' and Aristotle in 'Nicomachean Ethics.' While both works address some of the same philosophical concerns, in regards to morality and ethics, Aristotle sees these conditions as varying depending upon varying factors, while Aquinas' notions are much more concrete and inclusively involve religion and God. No additional sources cited.
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Comparison / Aristotle vs. St. Thomas Aquinas' Views on Kingship
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A 5 page paper discussing the views held by Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas regarding the duties, honors, and processes of kingship. No bibliography sources are listed.
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Why Hylemorphism is Preferred Over Materialism
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A 5 page paper which explains why the metaphysical concept of hylemorphism is preferred over materialism, specifically considering the positions of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Young, Aristotle, Aquinas and Hume
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A 6 page paper that considers the notion of justice as presented by these four philosophers. The writer examines how Young's concept of justice challenged the premises set by Aristotle, Aquinas and Hume. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Modern-Day Philosophical Dialogue With Aristotle
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This 6 page research paper is a dialogue with Aristotle disputing some of his most famous philosophical conclusions. Specifically examined are Aristotle's contentions regarding the existence of God, women and slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Aristotle / An Overview
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A 4 page overview of Aristotle and his contributions to modern thought. Bibliography lists fives of Aristotle's works and two additional critical sources.
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Aristotle and Plato - A Comparison
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This 4 page report discusses and compares the major views of Plato to those of Aristotle. While Aristotle was his student, he debated virtually every concept put forth by Plato. This paper provides a brief review of some of their primary differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Aristotle And Plato / Politics
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5 pages in length. The differences that exist between the political views of Aristotle and Plato help one to fully comprehend the expansiveness of political theory. While Aristotle was more of a benevolent statesman, Plato adopted a decidedly more stringent approach to the concept of governing. Assessing the comparison of these two distinct methods of bureaucratic rule provides for a broader understanding of the political process as it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Aristotle and Substance
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A 5 page paper that looks at Aristotle's 'Metaphysics' and 'Physics' and considers his determinations about the meaning of matter. The writer considers not only the quesiton 'what is matter?' but also what entities would be considered matter. No additional sources cited.
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Aristotle and the Meaning of “the Mean”
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This 5 page report discusses the ancient philosopher Aristotle (384 -322 BCE) and his idea of the “mean.” Aristotle saw the universe as a balance measured between the two endpoints: one end is anchored by form without matter, and matter without form anchors the other end. He distinguished two kinds of “virtue,” or human excellence: moral and intellectual. It is virtue that is the mean between excess and deficiency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Aristotle on the Acquisition of Virtue
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A 4 page paper which describes and explains the acquisition of virtue in Aristotle's ethical theory. Specifically considered is the place of prudence in Aristotle's position, as described in 'Nicomachean Ethics.'
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Aristotle vs. Barbara Whitehead / Marriage & Friendship
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A 7 page paper that considers the idea of marriage based in friendship as presented by both Aristotle and Barbara Whitehead. The writer demonstrates Aristotle's belief in the necessity of virtue and argues this in terms of the risks presented by Whitehead. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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