National Philosophy Day: Plato, Descartes and Wittgenstein on Proving God :  A 6 page papers developed around the hypothetical declaration of ‘National Philosophy Day’ -- relating the arguments of Plato, Descarate, and Wittgenstein, all brought to the present by a time machine, and their considerations regarding the existence of God. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Natphild.wps

Comparative Philosophy / Blatchford vs. Stace & Hempel vs. Pierce : 4 pages worth of philosophical essays comparing the theories of Blatchford with those of Stace on various issues concerning freewill, existence, determination, etc; Theories of Hempel and Pierce are discussed as well. No Bibliography. Philosop.wps

Essays in Philosophy / God & Nature of Man's Soul : 3 pages worth of philosophies concerning God's existence and the validity of Western bible myths/stories. Also examined are the nature of man and his soul. Discussed are the applicable theories of Aristotle, Descartes, and Hume. No Bibliography. Philessa.wps

David Hume On Miracles : A 12 page paper that considers Hume's arguments about miracles and the importance of his findings on the essence of religious thought. This paper demonstrates that Hume's argument not only suggests that there is no way of proving the testimony of miracles, but that this also brings into question the existence of God. Bibliography with 6 sources. Miracles.wps

Descartes v. Hume : 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. Deschume.wps

Freewill In The Book of Job vs. The Odyssey : A five page essay comparing Job to Oedipus from Sophocoles "Oedipus The King." Issues such as free will are discussed throughout. No Bibliography. Bookofjo.wps

"Can God Guarantee Eternal Happiness?" : 10 page comprehensive philosophical essay on God and Free Will. The theories of Kierkegaard, Hume, and many others are critically examined. No Bibliography. God&fre.wps

Descartes' Third Meditation : A 5 page comprehensive analysis of Descartes' third meditation in which the philosopher affirms that he is a thinking being who doubts and affirms, denies and knows. From this foundation, Descartes presents and evaluates arguments concerning God's existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Descart2.wps

(more papers on DESCARTES in the "traditional philosophies" section!)

Anselm Of Canterbury & His Ontological Argument : This 5 page essay briefly reviews the life and work of St. Anselm (1033-1109) who has been known as one of the forebearers of early theological hypothesis. The bibliography lists four sources. Anselm.wps

Does God Exist ? : Approximately 80 pages (available in much smaller sections or chapters) containing thorough analyses and assessments of arguments for and against the existence of God. Excellent for studies in religion, philosophy etc; Please send e-mail for more details. Bibliographic references are available. Exist.wps

Freewill vs. Determinism : This 5 page paper discusses whether or not the philosophical concepts of determinism and free will are compatible with each other. Freewill.wps

Arguing Against the Concept of Freewill : A 6 page philosophical essay in which the writer argues that we can not prove the existence of free will. This is a well-written, well-devised argumentative paper based upon available research. The ideas of Kant, John Calvin, and others are refuted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Freewill.wps

Free Will / Calvin, Descartes & Hegel : A 6 page paper that considers what the response of these philosophers would be to the question: "does it make any difference whether or not people have free will ?" Bibliography lists 5 sources. Freew.wps

Arguing Against Kierkegaard's Proof of God's Existence : A 3 page analysis of Kierkegaard's philosophy that we reason from existence and not towards existence and therefore God must exist. The writer is extremely critical of Kierkegaard's argument and makes a number of strong points to counter the philosopher's reasoning. No Bibliography. Kierkega.wps

G.F. Leibniz's Theory of Monads : A 4 page critique of Gottfield Wilheml Leibniz's Monad theory which attempts to describe a harmonious universe made up of an infinite

number of monads, or units, arranged in a hierarchy and originating in the Supreme Monad, which is God. The writer feels that Leibniz's theory is both vague and overstated-- leaving room open for much question. No Bibliography. Leibniz.wps

G.F. Leibniz's Theory of Monads # 2 : Similar to Leibniz.wps, this 3 page essay looks at some of the reasons for Leibniz's creation of a Monad theory in light of the works of Newton & others. In the writer's opinion, the Monad theory was used to fill some unseen "gap" created by unclear ideas such as gravity. Leibniz2.wps

Ontology as it Relates to Philosophy : A 7 page paper that considers the concept of ontology as it relates to philosophy, with specific concern for the works of Heidegger, Aristotle and St. Anselm. This paper first presents a basic overview of the ontological, and then considers the significance of the ontological argument within the realm of philosophy. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Ontol.wps

Invalidating the "First Cause" Argument for God's Existence : 9 pages analytically assessing the concept of "First Cause." Citing the work and theories of such historical thinkers as Sartre, Hume, and Kant-- the writer presents both sides of the argument and concludes the analysis by determining that the First Cause argument falls short of proving God's existence (note : writer does not attempt to disprove God's existence- only to invalidate the First Cause argument). Bibliography lists 5 sources. Firstcau.wps

A Critique of Paley's "Watchmaker" Argument : 3 pages in length. A short, yet insightful critique of Paley's "watchmaker" argument for the existence of God. The writer briefly presents Paley's logic, discusses the merit of his reasoning, and then proceeds to debate the incompleteness of the philosopher's proposition. While we can say that a person created a clock or a watch, we can not necessarily say with the use of such an analogy that anything even remotely similar to a person designed the universe. After all, a person could not have created the material that a rock is made from...A person could not have create the basic natural elements. A watch exists because a person made it but a watch is not the most basic element--(Further reasoning provided in essay). No Bibliography. Paleygod.wps

St. Aquinas : A 3 page essay evaluating St. Aquinas' argument for the existence of God. No bibliography. Aquinagd.wps

St. Thomas Aquinas : An 8 page paper that presents many of St. Thomas' points in refutation of Aristotelian philosophy, including those on the existence of god, and the dual sciences of philosophy versus the sacred text (i.e., from the Summa Theologica). Bibliography lists 6 sources. Aquinas.wps

St. Augustine : 4 pages in length. Essay discusses St. Augustine's biography and his arguments for God's existence. Augustne.wps

Article Review / Demythologization in the Theology of Karl Rahner : A 3 page paper reviewing this article from [The Journal of] Theological Studies. The writer discusses Rahner's particular view of God and his existence in the world. From a metaphysical perspective, Rahner’s attempts to "demythologize" God are for the purposes of making Him a more active presence, one which isn’t restricted to "god-like" events, but one which is with us every day. Full citation for article is provided. Rahner.wps