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12721. HOW SIGNIFICANT IS THE STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY FOR POLITICAL LIFE. The paper focuses on the role of philosophy in the formulation of political theory, and the connection between the study of philosophy and the understanding of political theory and practice. Through analysis of the ancient Greeks, utilitarian philosophy, and democratic politics, the paper argues that politics, even in its primitive forms, is inevitably based on concepts and principles that ultimately derive from philosophy. 22p. 32f. 17b.   $133
 
12534. "LITTLE LAMB, WHO MADE THEE?" Analysis of 1997 Newsweek article on the first successful cloning of a sheep, a scientific development with ethical, economic, political, and legal implications. The article is found to be informative, especially in its use of analogy to explain the topic. 6p., 21f., 3b.   $42
 
12534B. "THE AGE OF CLONING." Analysis of the 1997 Time article on the economic, educational, and legal implications of new cloning technologies. The article is found to be informative and well-rounded and it concludes with an optimistic view on the future of cloning. 5p. 22f. 3b.   $35
 
12533. FOUCAULT AND HABERMAN ON MODERNITY. Discusses the "inter-subjectivist" orientation of Haberman and his belief that reality is a consensus that arises through communication. Contrasts this with Foucault's view that, although subjective and collective views should be merged, subjectivism and uncertainty are the determining characteristics of modern life. 9p., 25f., 2b.   $63
 
12532. CAN A COMPUTER LIE? Philosophical analysis of recent controversies in artificial intelligence and the issue of whether computers will ever be capable of obtaining human-like qualities of consciousness and thus be capable of trying to deceive others. The views of various experts are expressed, and an argument is made for an optimistic vision of the future of intelligent machines. 12p., 30f., 10b.   $84
 
12531. FREUD AND FOUCAULT ON SEX AND LOVE. Discussion of how these thinkers viewed the repression of sexuality in modern times. Both agreed that repression gives rise to "perversions," even though a multiplicity of sexual orientations is actually normal. 6p., 25f., 2b.   $42
 
12525. "WHAT IS IT TO BE HUMAN?" (COMPARES PLAOTO, SARTRE, BUBER) Examines the views of three philosophers on the purpose of human life: Plato (to increase wisdom), Sartre (to take responsibility for one's own choices), and Buber (to develop a sense of spirituality and universal love). The conclusion of the paper argues for a synthesis of these three views. 6p., 17f., 4b.   $42
 
12524. FATE: HUMANKIND'S DESTINY SEEMS FIXED, YET WE ARE FREE. Argumentative essay maintaining that while humankind's destiny seems fixed and determined by forces beyond our control, we are nonetheless free through action and awareness. Compares ancient, medieval and modern concepts of fate and human freedom, in various poets, philosophers and theologians. 6p., 6f., 4b.   $42
 
12521. KARL JASPERS ON PLATO. A look at Plato's dialogues in response to Jaspers' claim that Plato was not seeking final definitions for universal concepts but was trying to develop a language with which one could speak about such concepts. 5p., 14f., 3b.   $35
 
12515. GENITAL HERPES: A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM. Provides a public health profile and analysis of this common sexually-transmitted disease. Considers disease incidence and prevalence, clinical features, risk factors, and public health measures to address this problem. 9p., 25f., 18b.   $63
 
12504. THE ETHICS OF HEALTH CARE DISTRIBUTION. Presents an analysis and assessment of the moral issues surrounding the distribution of health care in the United States from the perspective of the early 21st century. The analysis is structured as hypothetical testimony from an expert in health policy ethics presented at public hearings which aim to reach a broad consensus on the issue of universal health care. The paper argues that access to health care is a right, not a privilege, and as such, ethics imperatives require the development of a viable national health care system which provides equal access to health care for all Americans. 14p., 43f., 27b.   $98
 
12503. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE 'RIGHT' TO HEALTH CARE. Takes a case analysis approach to considering the ethical and legal implications of the 'right' to health care in contemporary America. The implications (for individuals, health care providers, the society) are considered within the framework of a hypothetical new national health insurance system and the situation facing two hypothetical patients who are being denied treatment based either on their presumed 'responsibility' for their illness and/or their inability to pay for care. 7p., 11f., 7b.   $49
 
12440. LANGUAGE AND MORAL EDUCATION (R.M. HARE). An examination of R.M. Hare's claim that students should learn the language of morality as a step toward learning to think for themselves and making their own moral decisions. Also considers the rebuttal of G.J. Warnock but concludes that Hare's claim is correct. 8p., 20f., 3b.   $56
 
12294. WILLIAM GOLDING'S THEORY OF THINKING. Discusses Golding's view that there are 3 grades of thinking (Instinctive, Discriminative, and Creative/Spiritual). The highest level is concerned with universal truth and the ability to convey knowledge through the use of symbols. Essays by Lewis Thomas and Isaac Asimov are also cited as examples of the use of second and third degree thinking. 5p. 20f. 3b.   $35
 
12279. POPULATION AND GOVERNMENT. Review of 1968 article "The Tragedy of the Commons" by biologist Garrett Hardin; philosophical arguments for a government role in population control, pollution and public safety are drawn from Hobbes, Mill, and others. 5p., 8f., 4b.   $35
 
12241. ETHICAL ISSUES IN PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED DYING. This essay argues that while it is possible to justifiably make moral judgments about the moral rightness or wrongness of the acts performed by physicians who illegally engage in either voluntary active euthanasia or assisted suicide, such judgments must be made on a case-by-case basis and are fundamentally influenced both by the autonomy, physical health and wishes of the patient as well as by the underlying motivations and specific actions of the physicians. 5p., 10f., 2b.   $35
 
12238. DR. KEVORKIAN AND THE ETHICS OF ASSISTED SUICIDE. Examines the religious and social issues of assisted suicide, focusing on Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Legal, moral, and professional ethics of helping suicide are discussed. 6p., 7f., 6b.   $42
 
12236. MORAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTONOMY AND THE CASE OF BARNEY CLARK AND THE ARTIFICIAL HEART. Are the more requirements of respecting the autonomy of all persons universally applicable in all cultures, or are they restricted to the culture(s) in which they heave been explicitly adopted? Through an analysis of a medical ethics case concerning Barney Clark, the first patient to have an artificial heart transplanted "and live to tell about it," this paper argues that these moral requirements are universally applicable. 5p., 7f., 2b.   $35
 
12079. ANIMAL RIGHTS AND HUNTING. Argues that killing animals by hunting is immoral because it is cruel, unnecessary and selfish. Includes a discussion of the fallacies in the arguments of Kathleen Marquardt, a writer who favors hunting and calls the animal rights movement a "scam." 9p., 29f., 5b.   $63
 
12061. DO ANIMALS HAVE RIGHTS? Provides an overview and analysis of the current animal rights controversy, with examples from both Great Britain (factory farming, live animal exports) and the U.S. (laboratory testing on animals). Presents the philosophical case for and against animal rights. Considers the implications of the public shift to a pro-animal rights position in terms of both public policy and private actions. 10p., 27f., 18b.   $70
 
12043. SURVIVORS REFLECT ON THE HOLOCAUST. Drawing upon the work of Holocaust survivors Primo Levi, Elie Wiesel and others, this paper considers three issues: 1) how Wiesel's approach to studying the Holocaust differs from Levi's; 2) provides a synthesis and comparison of Wiesel's theme of madness and Levi's concept of the "drowned and the saved," and 3) considers whether or not the Holocaust was merely an extreme expression of what is common to the mainstream of society and therefore not preventable. 16p., 25f., 6b.   $112
 
11904. THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED BY M. SCOTT PECK. Outlines Peck's theories about love, science, humanism, and evil. Considers Peck's four tools of self-discovery. 5p., 21f., 1b.   $35
 
11903. ACTING MORAL AND THE MORAL SAINT. This paper addresses philosophical questions related to moral action and moral sainthood. The first section presents the philosophical basis for acting morally, explaining two possible reasons (related to self-interest) for why we should be moral. The second part of the paper looks at two views of moral sainthood, as articulated by Wolf and Orwell. The analysis considers the validity of each view and then presents an argument on the worthiness of striving toward moral sainthood. 7p. 9f. 4b.   $49
 
11902. THE HUMANITIES AS A BAROMETER OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. Presents a defense of the liberal arts curriculum as a vital measure of the condition of man and his culture. Includes an examination of art, literature and painting as cultural references and as useful reflections of life, past and present. Concludes with a call for the humanities to reassert their position in the university and in society at large. 29p., 27f., 15b.   $133
 
11901. NIETZSCHE AND FOUCAULT ON THE ORIGINS OF MORALITY. Closely explores Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals discussing Nietzsche's theories about asceticism, history, and knowledge. Includes Foucault's rephrasing of Nietzsche's theories. 10p., 19f., 2b.   $70
 
11861. MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING BY VICTOR FRANKL. Recounts Frankl's concentration camp experience which helped define his form of psychotherapy called "Logotherapy." Describes the principles of Logotherapy in bringing meaning to peoples lives. 6p., 15f., 1b.   $42
 
11696. DOES PORNOGRAPHY DEGRADE WOMEN? Considers and then refutes the argument that pornography degrades women. Examines feminist definitions of pornography and concludes that these opponents are actually anti-sex. Provides examples of positive effects of pornography. 11p. 11f. 9b.   $77
 
11650. FUZZY LOGIC. Rigorous examination of the precepts of "fuzzy logic" in terms of classical logic and set theory, using mathematical notation of set theory heavily in final pages. Follows text by Terano, Kiyoji, and Sugeno. Three diagrams. 8p. Notes in Text. 6b.   $56
 
11623. THE ETHICS OF EUTHANASIA. Thorough pro-and-con treatment of euthanasia, including history, medical ethics arguments on both sides, American law, Oregon initiative 1994, Holland's law. concludes neither side can accept either compromise or surrender. 20p., 41f., 20b.   $133
 
11565. THE VIEWS OF ARISTOTLE AND A.J. AYER. Basic comparison of two very different philosophers, contrasting the moral certainty of Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics with the moral relativity of Ayer's Language, Truth & Logic. No conclusions are reached. 6p., 11f., 5b.   $42
 
11544. CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND THE ROCKEFELLERS. Unusual historical examination of John D. Rockefeller and his son John Jr., asking whether they have led "exemplary" lives in terms of a set of Christian ethics based on Tillich, Schweitzer and others. Finds both men devoted themselves to philanthropy and doing good after being confronted with the consequences of selfish business practices. 12p. 24f. 7b.   $84
 
11485. VIEWS OF HISTORY AFTER E.H. CARR. Discussion of the problems of meaning and interpretation in historical work, after the views of E.H. Carr in his "What is History?" and applying these to various examples. 7p., 8f., 3b.   $49
 
11250. JOHN SEARLE AND BERTRAND RUSSELL ON DEFINITE DESCRIPTIONS. Searle's distinction between referential and attributive uses of description compared with Russell's meaning/denoting distinction. 15p. 19f. 2b.   $105
 
11243. THE MYTH OF SISYPHUS: IS SUICIDE THE ONLY PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTION? Looks at Albert Camus' existential essay on the question of suicide, and whether life is worth living in an absurd world. 7p., 8f., 1b.   $49
 
11135. PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE BY MICHAEL POLANYI. Critique of Polyani's attack on modern scientific objectivism. Looks at his theory of knowledge as shaped by the participant, and views science as a humanly created system of rationalizing theories. 5p., 10f., 1b.   $35
 
11133. THE VALUE OF LIFE ACROSS DIFFERENT CULTURES. THE VALUE OF LIFE ACROSS DIFFERENT CULTURES. Examines the problem of legal valuation of life in wrongful death cases (forensic economics) as treated in different societies. The Anglo-American tradition is contrasted with the Roman law tradition of continental Europe and the Confucian and Buddhist traditions of Asian cultures. 29p., 37f., 29b.   $133
 
11109. PRACTICAL MYSTICISM BY EVELYN UNDERHILL Book review. Describes the realm of the sacred as a manner of perceiving outside of normal reasoning sequences. Proposes five stages of meditation as a method of training the senses to perceive true consciousness. 5p. 9f. 1b.   $35
 
11099. WILLIAM JAMES ON MYSTICISM. Looks at chapters 16 and 17 from James' Varieties of Religious Experience for their treatment of mysticism. Historical, religious and literary associations of mystical traditions are noted. 10p., 10f., 4b.   $70
 
11078. PHILOSOPHICAL ROOTS OF EXISTENTIALISM: SARTRE'S NAUSEA AND NIETZSCHE ON RATIONALITY. Present's Nietzsche's critique of language and rationality. Roquentin is discussed as an illustration of the puzzles Nietzsche poses: the impossibility of rationality to provide self-justification, the hostile meaninglessness of nature, and the relationship between ego and society. 20p. 39f. 3b.   $133
 
11074. REVIEW OF S.I. HAYAKAWA'S LANGUAGE IN THOUGHT AND ACTION Discusses book's premise that the introduction of new technology shapes a culture's thought models and hence a culture's language. As an example, the impact of television is considered. 5p. 11f. 5b.   $35
 
11072. ALIENATION IN SARTRE'S "NAUSEA". The treatment of the theme of alienation in Sartre's novel about a disillusioned writer is examined. The author's existential philosophy of subjective and personal consciousness is related to the protagonist Roquentin's hopelessness and isolation from human or metaphysical meaning. 20p., 18f., 1b.   $133
 
11065. MILLS AND RAWLS ON LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. Compares the "fairness" theory of the modern political philosopher and ethicist John Rawls with the utilitarianism of John Stuart Mill. 6p., 14f., 2b.   $42
 
10673. JEWISH THEOLOGICAL REACTION TO THE HOLOCAUST. Can we still believe in God? Are Jews still the chosen race? Five major Jewish theologians discuss the impact of the Holocaust upon Judaism. The author concludes that the diversity of the theologians demonstrate that Jewish culture is too strong to be threatened by the Holocaust 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $49
 
10616. WHAT IS THE WILL: A PERSONAL VIEW. The author traces his consciousness of his will and the development of its constituent, responsibility. Various historical conceptions of the will are noted (theological, existential, Platonic). The will is also discussed as the basis of morality and contrasted to determinism. 12p. 0f. 0b.   $84
 
10615. PHILOSOPHY OF MEMORY. A first-person discussion of the role of memory in human consciousness and everyday life. Broad philosophical schools of idealism and realism are contrasted, and personal experiences such as deja vu phenomena are noted. 12p., 0f., 0b.   $84
 
10590. EGO AND THE SELF: A PERSONAL VIEW. The author examines how ego or "selfhood" has been perceived and understood in the author's own life. The author provides a brief discussion of the differences and similarities between the psychological and philosophical uses of the concept. 12p., 0f., 0b.   $84
 
10564A. AN ARGUMENT AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY. Following a brief summary of the history and current status of capital punishment in the United States, this paper presents an overview of ethical, legal, practical, and economic arguments and concludes with a brief recommendation for future policy decisions. 11p. 43f. 21b.   $77
 
10564B. AN ARGUMENT FOR THE DEATH PENALTY. See Section 6B. 11 pages, 43 footnotes, 21 bibliographic references.   $77
 
10488. THE SECULARIZATION OF SOCIETY AND THE CRISIS OF THEOLOGY. A discussion and analysis of sociologist Peter Berger's theories on the historical elements of the secularization of society and the crisis this presents for contemporary religion. 7p. 11f. 1b.   $49
 
10477. CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITION 161: EXAMINES THE NOVEMBER, 1992 CALIFORNIA REFERENDUM ON PHYSICIAN ASSISTED DEATH. Examines the pros and cons of the November 1992 California referendum on the physician assisted death; public and professional opinion on euthanasia is reviewed, and the measure is found wanting in sufficient safeguards against physician or family abuse. 13p., 15f., 12b.   $91
 
10418. THE PROCESS OF MODERNIZATION IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION. This paper looks at the process of modernization, considering some of the central factors critical to its emergence in Western Civilization as well as the extent to which this process of modernization is responsible for such contemporary "problems" as resource depletion, overpopulation, environmental degradation and the secularization of consciousness. 12p., 27f., 3b.   $84
 
10387. FREE WILL. The moral argument for free will is examined in detail. The theories of Campbell and Hobart, modern English philosophers, are reviewed as upholding moral responsibility for actions. 6p. 8f. 2b.   $42
 
10358. THE PHILOSOPHICAL DEFINITION OF LITERATURE. Examines Beardsley's argument that the artist's intention defines what is and is not art: the "intentional fallacy" is analyzed. 8p., 6f., 2b.   $56
 
10350. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S PHILOSOPHY. The philosophical background of King's thought in the works and words of Gandhi's non-violent disobedience. Christ's universal love is traced in King's own writing. 6p., 9f., 5b.   $42
 
10317. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. Looks at the emergence of juvenile delinquency as a separate area of the criminal justice system, noting the ideas of criminologists like Robin and Anson, Sutherland and Gibbons on the causes and effects of juvenile crime. 5p., 9f., 3b.   $35
 
10183. IS ABORTION WRONG? Considers the arguments for and against abortion rights and then makes the case against abortion, drawing on ethical, social and legal arguments. 7p., 10f., 9b.   $49
 
10182. THE PRAGMATIC MAXIM AND THE VERIFICATION PRINCIPLE (JAMES & PIERCE ET AL). A comarison of the pragmatic maxim of William James, and Charles Pierce with the verification principle of the Logical Positivists Bertrand Russell and A. J. Ayers. Pragmatism's emphasis on results is compared with Positivism's emphasis on linguistic verification of meaning. 11p., 19f., 6b.   $77
 
10090. RELIGIOUS FAITH AND THE LIFESPAN. Examines the concept of religious faith as expressed across the human lifespan; theories of Freud, Jung, Erikson, Skinner and other psychologists are considered, and the differences in religious traditions on age and spiritual growth are noted. 20p., 34f., 23b.   $133
 
09914. THE COST OF BUSINESS ETHICS. Considers what can be done to promote ethical behavior and socially responsible action in business. Argues that in order for ethical behavior to become a reality in the business enviornment, the self-interests of the corporation must be reconciled with the well being of society. 10p., 26f., 24b.   $70
 
09910. FOUR TRADITIONS IN BUSINESS ETHICS. Examines the many aspects of business ethics from the standpoint of the four major ethical traditions -- Judeo-Christian, modern political compromise, Aristotelean "prudence" and Eastern or Confucian ethics. Problems of ethics in the organization, situational ethics, and ethical realism are analyzed. 15p., 26f., 16b.   $105
 
09857. IMMIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS. The issue of immigration rights is explored; situations of boat people, political dissidents, and economic refugees are contrasted, and U.S. immigration policy criticized. 8 pages, 13 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $56
 
09847. SARTE'S "ANTI-SEMITE AND JEW." Summary analysis of the French philosopher's monograph on the causes, scope, and effects of anti-semitism. Shows how Sartre reframes "The Jewish Problem" into the "Anti-Semite Problem" and attempts to find a solution through Marxist revolution. 7p., 17f., 1b.   $49
 
09846. JOHN WILSON'S "LANGUAGE AND THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH". Summary analysis of Wilson's overview of the study of semantics aimed at the general public. The author argues that the key to solving many of the world's problems lies in better communications, and that this can only be achieved by a true understanding of the meaning in, and truth behind, words and statements. 7p., 20f., 1b.   $49
 
09828. PERSONAL LOSS AND SUFFERING: ONE ROAD TO "THE VOICE WITHIN". Takes the concepts of suffering and personal transformation found in Helen Luke's "The Voice Within: Love and Virtue in the Age of the Spirit," and relates them to specific life experiences (death of a beloved grandparent). 5p., 8f., 1b.   $35
 
09784. MARCUSE AND MARX. A comparison of the two philosophers on the subjects of alienation and alienated labor, liberation, and revolution. Marcuse is seen as developing a new utopian strain of revolutionary Marxism, with its roots in the early writings of the young Karl Marx. 20p., 37f., 10b.   $133
 
09772. MAN'S VISION OF GOD BY CHARLES HARTSHORNE. A conceptual analysis of Hartshorne's challenge to classical theism. Hartshorne's particular vision of God is examined in detail, including his notion of a God as a dualistic and developing entity. 10p. 21f. 6b. See Section 18D.   $70
 
09770. CHARLES HARTSHORNE. A look at the "rational theism" of the American process philosopher; Hartshorne's logical analysis of the six arguments for the existence of God is described, and his defense of the "religious" god against the god of classical theism noted. 10p. 24f. 5b.   $70
 
09731. PORNOGRAPHY AND CENSORSHIP. Makes a First Amendment case against banning pornography, providing such materials are created by consenting adults for use by consenting adults. 4p. 6f. 4b.   $28
 
09589. UTILITARIANISM AND INEQUALITIES OF WEALTH. Compares and contrasts the ways in which the problem of income inequities are treated under the philosophies of utilitarianism and egalitarianism. 5p. 6f. 1b.   $35
 
09589. UTILITARIANISM AND INEQUALITIES OF WEALTH. Compares and contrasts the theoretical treatment of inequalities of wealth under utilitarianism and egalitarianism. 5p. 6f. 1b.   $35
 
09543. WHAT CAN I KNOW: THE BASIC QUESTION OF PHILOSOPHY. Analyzes Plato's, Kant's, Locke's, Hume's, Freud's and Descartes' varying approaches to this basic philosophical question of knowledge. 5p., 6f., 1b.   $35
 
09371. FREE WILL AND DETERMINISM: MUST I HAVE DONE AS I DID? A brief critical analysis of the history of the free will versus determinism argument, contending that the extreme determinist position denies the reality of subjective experience. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
09370. IS HOMOSEXUALITY NATURAL OR UNNATURAL? A survey of research into sex-role and sex-orientation in human development; argues that homosexuality is not unnatural, but rather a variation in the spectrum of gender identities. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
09362. IN SUPPORT OF EUTHANASIA. Builds a case for legal, voluntary euthanasia as a human right examines cases and laws, as well as proposed criteria for "mercy killings." 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
09251. LIFETIME MONOGAMY IS UNNATURAL. Argues that lifetime monogamy among humans is both biologically unnatural and impractical. Serial monogamy is viewed as a viable alternative to monogamy. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
09210. ABORTION: THE MORAL ISSUES BY EDWARD BATCHELOR. Summary and analysis of this reader which surveys the current debate on abortion and supports the pro-life position from the Catholic perspective. Concludes with a personal opinion supporting the basic belief that abortion is wrong, but questioning the Church's position on birth control and sex education. 7p. 9f. lb.   $49
 
09210A. HEDONISM, UTILLTARIANISM AND CONSEQUENTIALISM. Frames the classic philosophical debate between selfishness and altruism in terms of contemporary individual economic choices. Argues that individuals are justified in indulging in selfish pleasures only if the consequences of their actions are not directly damaging to others. 8p. 7f. 3b.   $56
 
09209. MY HOPES AND CONVICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE HUMAN CONDITION. A personal view on religious belief and individual morality. Compares and contrasts these values against the major premises of Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. 6p. lf. lb.   $42
 
09207. IS MAN RATIONAL? An historical and philosophical perspective on the question. Argues that man is merely an animal capable of reasoning rather than a rational creature. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic source.   $35
 
09206. AUTONOMY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE NORMATIVE STRUCTURE OF SOCIETY. Examines the problem of individual autonomy as a question of free will versus determinism, and as a problem in the larger context of the normative structure of society. The philosophical viewpoints of Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes and Marx are considered. 5p. 5f. 4b.   $35
 
09205. QUANTUM QUESTIONS: MYSTICAL WRITINGS OF THE WORLD'S GREAT PHYSICISTS. Critical review of this collection of writings by leading figures of the "New Physics", the upshot of the theories of relativity and of quantum physics. Concludes that the collection does not dispel religious beliefs. 5p. 14f. 2b.   $35
 
09204. THE OTHER IN SARTRE AND BUBER. Examines and compares the view of the Other and other people in Sartre's "No Exit" and Buber's essays; Camus is seen as a middle ground between the two. 7 pages, 9 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
09203. HUMAN RATIONALITY. Argues in favor of Swift's position that "man is not a rational animal, but merely an animal capable of reasoning." Compares humans with other animals and considers the evidence for man's rationality in terms of environmental issues. 5p. 0f. 0b.   $35
 
09185. EUTHANASIA IS WRONG. Takes a firm position against the practice of euthanasia, contending that mercy killing is antithetical to the teachings of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. Argues that euthanasia would diminish the quality of medical care and ultimately undermine the patient's right to self-determination. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
09184. IN FAVOR OF EUTHANASIA. Makes a case for the legalization of mercy killing, under the condition that clear and narrow guidelines for the practice be established (using Robert Wolff's "About Philosophy" to substantiate). 3 pages, l footnotes, l bibliographic source.   $21
 
09166. ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE BY ROBERT PIRSIG. A critique of Pirsig's treatment of philosophical issues in his autobiography. Concludes that while Pirsig's ideas are interesting, his reasoning is too obscure and simplistic to be taken seriously. 5p. 4f. lb.   $35
 
09042. CHANGE AND CONTINUITY IN THE MANSION OF HISTORY. A critical analysis of historian Carl Gustavson's view of historical method. Gustavson's model emphasizes the scientific method and criticizes anecdotal historical accounts which stress the importance of individual personalities. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, l bibliographic source.   $35
 
08977. REFUGEES AND HUMAN RIGHTS. Analyzes the treatment of refugees from Central and South American countries who claim sanctuary in the U.S. Considers arguments for and against the sanctuary movement and concludes that the sanctuary movement is justified under the terms of the U.S. Constitution. 7p. 7f. 2b.   $49
 
08976. ABORTION: TWO ARGUMENTS, ONE CHOICE. Presents the arguments for both sides of the abortion controversy and takes a position in favor of the pro-choice argument on legal, moral, social and economic grounds. 7p., 10f., 6b.   $49
 
08975. FREUD AND RELIGION. Freud's views on religion and its influence on the psychological development of the race are examined. Concludes that Freud's antipathy to religion was grounded in his belief that it represented a largely negative and repressive force which had outlived its usefulness. 7p., 8f., 3b.   $49
 
08974. SURROGATE MOTHERING SHOULD BE OUTLAWED. After a brief examination of the history and legal status of surrogate motherhood, this essay makes a strong moral and social argument against the practice. 7p., 9f., 13b.   $49
 
08972. FATALISM. This paper provides a brief overview and analysis of the meaning and consequences of a philosophy of fatalism. Keywords: philosophy fatalistic. 5p., 4f., 1b.   $35
 
08971. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MAGIC AND SCIENCE. Examines some of the differences between magic and science and the ways in which they express elements of rationality and the ways in which they express elements of rationality and non-rationality. 7p. 5f. 4b.   $49
 
08970. THE RATIONAL PERSPECTIVE. An essay examining the way in which a particular form of artistic expression best represents the rational perspective. Argues that the novel, particularly hard science fiction novels, are especially well representative of the rational perspective. 8p. 2f. 5b.   $56
 
08954. THE ETHICS OF EUTHANASIA. The debate over the morality and legality of euthanasia is reviewed, and the propriety of carefully regulated euthanasia is supported. 6p., 4f., 2b.   $42
 
08802. FULLER'S PHILOSOPHY OF LAW. Review and discussion of Fuller's philosophy of law as expounded in his work "The Morality of Law", which attempts to establish a moral basis for legal principles. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $35