S/P/324. "You Have to Be One to Know One". Discuss

The paper looks at the insider epistemology arguing whether one can be aware of nothing but one's own experiences, and considering this argument in psychological and social contexts. The meaning of 'really' and 'truly' is discussed; definitions of knowledge are provided; the ethics of the 'outsider' research are studied.

S/P/180. What constitutes an individual self? Do you think that certain constituents are more important than others?

The paper examines the constitution of an individual self reviewing philosophical definitions of 'self', and discussing materialistic, dualistic, biological, social and psychological approaches to the concept of 'self'.

S/P/167. Are Miracles Possible?

The paper examines the definitions of miracles arguing their plausibility and reviewing philosophical approaches to the nature of the divine action, conceptions of the universe, evidence and probability; rationality, faith, etc.

C/P/53. Problems faced by religious authorities in controlling pleasure: philosophical, political, historical and practical.

This work looks at the problems faced by religious authorities in the regulation of pleasure. The Euthyphro problem is examined, followed by the Church of England's attitude to homosexual sex versus against modern Human Rights policy. Feminist views of pornography (MacKinnon, Cornell) and contraception are considered, followed by the practical problems faced by the Church in regulation of pleasure, such as the decline of the ecclesiastical courts and the growth of the free market.

S/P/107. Does Locke hold a Cartesian account of personal Identity?

In this essay I will be piecing together the view Locke held towards personal identity. I will first outline the three possible views assigned to Locke, namely the Cartesian view, materialist view, and agnostic standpoint. I will then go on to argue that Locke presents us with an agnostic account of personal identity consistent with materialism. Such an argument having its basis on the fact that Locke saw the identity of a person as consisting of our conscious states. This therefore deviates from the Cartesian school of thought, since a thinking substance is either necessary or sufficient for the sameness of persons.

P/P/326. Operationalism in creation and use of scientific concepts

The paper examines the concept of ‘operationalism’ related to the use of theoretical concepts in science. Academic definitions of operationalism are critically reviewed discussing the positive and negative aspects of the operationalist philosophy and operational analysis.

P/P/318. Philosophy of time and non-standard working patterns

The paper addresses the issues of non-standard arrangements of working time reviewing philosophical approaches to time and arguing whether it is an objective linear and measurable phenomenon or a social construct. The issue of giving subjective meaning to time is discussed with reference to gender, age, culture, social rhythms, relationship between work and family, etc.

P/P/303. Positive and negative freedom

The paper reviews the philosophical approaches to liberty identifying its types, discussing the concepts of positive and negative freedom/liberty, defining the concepts of internal, rational and irrational obstacles to freedom, etc.

P/P/282. Philosophy and methodology of organisational inquiries

The paper reports on the philosophy and methodology for the study of organisational culture, relating the authorÒs personal working experience in a calendar producing company and discussing paradigms of positivism, social constructionism, hermeneutics, phenomenology, ethnography, anthropology, etc.

S/P/49. The philosophical definitions of knowledge, truth and evidence

This paper will deal with this philosophical question: ÓOne definition of knowledge is true belief based on strong evidence. What makes evidence ÓstrongÔ enough and how can this limit be established?Ô It will analyse the meaning of this question and how the theory of knowledge applies to our everyday life. The use of evidence is used in the main areas in our society such as for history, science, legal assessments, and in many other fields of knowledge. However, do the human mind incorporate evidence with truth and thus knowledge?

P/P/245. Can death be happy?

The paper is a literary discourse on the issue of dying for an honourable cause arguing why principles can become our goals in life, referring to the life and death of Pat Tillman, an American NFL player and anti-terrorism fighter, and to personal experiences over the death of the family member.

E/S/13. Does daily routine provide a sense of security?

The paper seeks to understand whether or not the routines of everyday life provide us with a sense of ontological security. The concept of ontology is defined; a review of academic opinions on the role of daily routine is offered.

P/P/164. On scientific truth

The paper takes a philosophic insight in the problem of attaining truth through scientific ways. The mechanisms and functions of science are outlined; the pursuit of truth as a human activity is discussed. Various approaches to the concept of scientific truth are reviewed including the understanding of science as a form of culture; the role of the intellectual in relation to science and truth; the ideology of science and its relation to theological truths, etc.

P/P/125. Philosophic aspects of freedom

The paper touches upon the philosophic aspects of freedom covered by Jean Jacques Rousseau in his political theory. The issues of human inequality, capacity for altruism, moral obligation, social contract, obedience and coercion are discussed. The essay reviews the criticism of Rousseau by other theorists, namely, Steinberg, Hall, Masters, etc.

P/P/138. The concept of reason in philosophic and historical perspective

The paper is a discourse on the subject of reason. The concept of reason is defined and analysed in the historical perspective with the reference to the work by Max Horkheimer's "Eclipse of Reason".

P/P/112. The functions of emergence in complex adaptive systems

The paper goes into the theory of emergence as a phenomenon within complex adaptive systems. Proceeding from an extensive review of literature on the complexity theory, the author offers various definitions of emergence viewing it in cosmological, behavioural and evolutionary perspectives. The implications of emergence for self-organisations are discussed; its qualities and effects on complex adaptive systems are analysed.

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