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  • The Natural Desire for the Supremacy of one

    The Natural Desire for the Supremacy of one

    THE NATURAL DESIRE FOR THE SUPREMACY OF ONE "The frogs, grieved at having no established Ruler, sent ambassadors to Jupiter entreating for a King. Perceiving their simplicity, he cast down a huge log into the lake. The Frogs were terrified at the splash occasioned by its fall and hid themselves in the depths of the pool. But as soon as they realized that the huge log was motionless, they swam again to the top of

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: Max
  • Does God Exist?

    Does God Exist?

    Does God exist? The question of God's existence is a perplexing one, the only evidence we have of God is what we are told from those who worship him, and unknowns can be debated logically if a higher being is in control. It has been written that in the beginning there was man and there was woman, and God put the two together to create a new race of beings. We are to assume then

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Ultimate Sovereign, God

    The Ultimate Sovereign, God

    THE ULTIMATE SOVEREIGN, GOD According to Webster's dictionary a sovereign is, "One who exercises supreme, permanent authority."(www.dictionary.com/search?q=sovereign) This definition would seem to be accurate when compared to sixteenth century theorist Thomas Hobbes' definition of what a true sovereign is. Hobbes believed that the sovereign be it one man or a counsel of men, rules supreme over the populous in the land. When paralleled to Christianity, there are a few evils that plague Hobbes' theory of

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: Yan
  • God and Philosophy

    God and Philosophy

    God and Philosophy Many philosophers will say that God plays an important role in a person's mental being. Others will argue that he doesn't and that we decide by our own mentality. The three thinkers that will be discussed in this paper made a large impact in the philosophical world with their theories and reasons. Descartes, Kant, and Hume are all important players in the world of philosophy, but according to other philosophers, so is

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    Submitted: April 26, 2010 By: Mike
  • Michael Jordan Is Not God

    Michael Jordan Is Not God

    Michael Jordan is one of the most well known people in the world. Whether it’s on the basketball court or on television, Michael Jordan is seen everywhere. Children see him and “wanna be like Mike.” Parents see him and believe he’s the ideal role model. This is the person everyone sees and adores. However, nobody sees his character off the court and off of television. I believe that his off the court behavior shows his

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    Submitted: April 27, 2010 By: Janna
  • God

    God

    The discovery of penicillin may be one of the greatest accidents in medical history. Penicillin, found in common molds, is a potent antibacterial medication. Its discovery opened the door to a variety of new "miracle drugs" that have saved the lives of millions. In the early twentieth century, scientists had been looking for some kind of antibacterial agent to treat infections that could attack nearly every organ in the body. The only drugs that had

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    Submitted: April 27, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Natural Born Killers

    Natural Born Killers

    One of Oliver Stones masterpieces, Natural Born Killers, caused severe controversy due to the graphic, but sincere portrayal of how the media devilishly feeds on violence and how the people of the country respond to these glamorized acts of wrong doing. Although the nation has condemned the movie for its shockingly violent scenes, critics like Roger Ebert and devoted Stone fans like Jason O'Brien have a different perspective on the message that this movie is

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    Submitted: April 27, 2010 By: Mike
  • Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God

    Sinner in the Hands of an Angry God

    Jonathan Edwards, sermons about God's relationship with human beings in Sinners in the hands of an Angry God. He discusses God's wrath upon sinners, along with the affects that will happen to sinners when they go to hell. Edwards uses a fear-love relationship between God and his people, in order to persuade and convert people to Christianity. "Their foot shall slide in due time, seems to imply the following doings, relating to the punishment and

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    Submitted: April 29, 2010 By: Steve
  • Nature of Logic

    Nature of Logic

    Critical thinking, by definition, involves elements of logic and perception. Without logic, one cannot complete a critical thought. Encarta dictionary defines logic as: "The branch of philosophy that deals with the theory of deductive and inductive arguments and aims to distinguish good from bad reasoning." In critical thinking, the ability to reason is more important than intelligence. This paper will explain how logic and critical thinking relate to each other, as well as how personal

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    Submitted: April 30, 2010 By: Mike
  • State of Nature

    State of Nature

    Using an imaginary state of nature has proven to be a crucial factor in forming the ideas of the natural rights philosophers. An imaginary state of nature is imagining what society would be like without government. Natural rights exist even when not given or enforced by the government. In an imaginary state of nature, it is possible to see what rights are necessary to all people, and a government can be built around those rights.

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    Submitted: April 30, 2010 By: Edward
  • Greek Gods and Goddess

    Greek Gods and Goddess

    The Greek Gods: Ancient vs. Modern Views According to ancient Greek mythology the Greek gods and goddesses had at one time lived the savage, brutal and ugly life of humans. Eventually, however, they managed to rise above this ancient fierceness to become the nineteen elder gods and goddesses the Greeks knew as The Titans, who ruled the earth in a primordial era before the Olympian gods overthrew them. The ancient Greeks of the first millennium

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    Submitted: April 30, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Nature Vs Nurture

    Nature Vs Nurture

    Nature vs. Nurture Throughout the history of human existence, there have always been questions that have plagued man for centuries. Some of these questions are “what is the meaning of life” and “which came first, the chicken or the egg”. Within the past 400 years a new question has surfaced which takes our minds to much further levels. The question asked is whether nature or nurture has more of an impact on the growing development

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    Submitted: April 30, 2010 By: Artur
  • Does God Exist?

    Does God Exist?

    Proof Of The Exsistence of God Either God exists or He doesn't. There is no middle ground. Any attempt to remain neutral in relation to God's existence is automatically synonymous with unbelief. The question for God's existence is really important. Does God exist? Theology, cosmological, teleological and ontological arguments are all have ways to prove the existence of God. With all of these great arguments how can one deny that there is a God. There

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    Submitted: May 1, 2010 By: Mike
  • Human Nature

    Human Nature

    Many philosophers have taken special interest in examining the condition of human beings outside of the influence of civilization. They have stripped this situation down into what they termed a "state of human nature". However, from this point, the theorists' views have separated into different perceptions of how the "basic" human being would behave and act prior to the development of society, state, and laws. Thomas Hobbes and John Locke have provided influential in-depth explanations

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    Submitted: May 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • God's Existence Questioned: The Pursuit to Knowledge

    God's Existence Questioned: The Pursuit to Knowledge

    God's Existence Questioned: The Pursuit to Knowledge God generally refers to one supreme, holy, personal being; the divine unity of ultimate goodness and of ultimate reality. Throughout history, God's existence has been questioned by many. The existence of God led to the pursuit of knowledge for many philosophers, including Rene Descartes. In Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy, Descartes logically proves the existence of an infinite and truthful being. As a result, he states two arguments

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    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: Vika
  • Realism and Naturalism

    Realism and Naturalism

    6) Realism: XIX century. The aim was to portray life with fidelity and as Wordsworth wrote in the Preface to Lyrical Ballads with “little falsehood of description”. This movement was a reaction against Romanticism and the idealization of reality. While de romantics sought to transcend the immediate to find the ideal, the realists focused on the immediate, the here and now, the specific action, what they could actually see or hear. One-to-one correspondence between the

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    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Existentialism Vs. Naturalism in Native Son

    Existentialism Vs. Naturalism in Native Son

    When I was recently suffering from the dreaded sweet tooth syndrome, I hadn’t the slightest clue that the result would lead to a personal and universal philosophical debate worthy of comparison to Richard Wright’s Native Son. I found a bag of Dove milk chocolates in my cupboard, and proceeded to snack mindlessly. If you have ever had a Dove chocolate bar, you may know that the foil wrappers include adorable anecdotes, encouraging you to “take

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Ancient Celtic Mythology: A Vision of Gods and Goddesses

    Ancient Celtic Mythology: A Vision of Gods and Goddesses

    Ancient Celtic Mythology: A Vision of Gods and Goddesses Upon investigating the supernatural reality that the Celts endured, it is necessary to somewhat overlook the myths to see what lies behind them. It is essential to find when and from where the myths originated and how true the storytellers, or narrators, really are. The Celtic gods and goddesses, in such an early mythological time defined as " 'a period when beings lived or events happened

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Top
  • The Battle of Nature Vs. Nurture

    The Battle of Nature Vs. Nurture

    Mr. A. Taylor Philosophy 100 November 7, 2005 The Battle of Nature vs. Nurture In Nancy Kress’ “In Memoriam” the philosophical issue of identity becomes apparent. As a son pleads to his mother to take part in a medical procedure, which wipes your mind clear of memories, the question of “what makes me ‘me’?” arises. Set in the future, the mother is faced with a decision: whether or not she wants to die as a

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Mike
  • Theories of God

    Theories of God

    Theories of God • If man did not exist, there have been no God problem. The problem really is that man exists and he wants to know why. • Friedrich Nietzsche’s ominous proclamation that “God is dead” and after his own death himself, the God problem persisted over the years of philosophical speculation. Theism • Theism is understood as a belief in a personal God as the creator and supreme ruler of the universe, who

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    Submitted: May 6, 2010 By: Top
  • God Vs Apollo: Are They Related?

    God Vs Apollo: Are They Related?

    God Vs Apollo: Are They Related? Greek mythology contains some of the most fascinating stories that anyone has ever heard before. There are tales of courageous heroes who kill undefeatable monsters and there are also lovely stories of outlandish creatures such as unicorns and nymphs. Some of the most appealing narratives involve the eminent Greek gods. There are Great gods such as Zeus who is the god of the sky, and Athena, whose wrath resulted

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    Submitted: May 8, 2010 By: Edward
  • The Gods Role in the Iliad

    The Gods Role in the Iliad

    The Gods Role in The Iliad The gods in The Iliad are very greedy, self-centered, vain, malicious, and two-faced. Homer does a very good job of showing us this throughout the entire epic poem, and he does it in such a way so that anyone who reads this can understand. All of the gods that get involved in this war have their own self-serving motives behind all of their interference. Right in the very beginning

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Anna
  • Notorious God

    Notorious God

    1. What did these people do? Richard Hugspurger was associate chief of party in Vientiane in 1967-1969. He went to different sites and helped troubleshoot different problems amongst the IVS'ers. He also knew a lot about the market about the villages and budget that was allocated to AID. 2. How did the experience change their lives? He thought IVS was a continuation of the church that wanted him to help. He wanted to help people.

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Tasha
  • God and the Sea of Lust

    God and the Sea of Lust

    A man and a woman fall in love and make promises to love each other and uphold each other in times of need, to love and to protect each other during whatever storm may crash upon their beach of love and peace. This is what God intended for us. A good husband will give his wife a place to live in this world and a place in his heart; a place that she may call

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Hobbesian State of Nature

    Hobbesian State of Nature

    Thomas Hobbes attempted to justify the existence of a state by describing what life would be like without one in his book Leviathan. The central argument in the book describes the conditions that would exist in a state of nature—at a time where there would be no organized government or no laws to influence human behavior. Throughout the book Hobbes attempts to justify his claims about what a state of nature would be like with

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: regina

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