Hindu Monism and Spinoza
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the elements of Hindu monism and compares them with Spinozian monism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Hinmon.wps

Hinduism & The Concept of Destiny
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An 11 page discussion of Hinduism; particularly the concept of destiny as it relates to this particular religion. Includes an historic background, discussion of various relevant concepts including karma, and provides plenty of analytical insight. Bibliography lists 5 sources (all books).
Filename: Hindudes.wps

Hinduism & The Concept of Destruction
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A 17 page discussion of Hinduism, particularly the concept of destruction as it relates to this particular religion. Karma and many other relevant terms are explicated in this lengthy analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hindude2.wps

Hinduism / Bhagavad-Gita
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The Bhagavad-Gita -- 'Song of the Lord' -- has been a source of meditation in India for more than 2000 years. In this 5 page research paper, the writer explores the ideas behind this particular aspect of Hinduism and details its main ideas, historical perspective, and enduring value today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bhagad.wps

Hinduism / Chandogya Upanishad
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The Chandogya Upanishad saw a true release from space and time, a form of existence that can only be compared to 'the wind in its freedom to roam at will, unhampered by material things.' In this 5 page research paper, the writer explores the ideas behind this particular aspect of Hindu philosophy and details its historical perspective as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Chandogy.wps

Hinduism And The Four Stages Of Life
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2 pages in length. The writer discusses the four stages of life in the Hindu religion, as well as addresses the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna just prior to battle. No bibliography.
Filename: TLChindu.wps

Siddartha: A Discussion of the Book by Herman Hesse
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A 5 page outline of the journey undertaken by Siddartha, the main character of the book, in order to obtain harmony. Draws parallels with Buddhism and Hinduism as well as with Hesse's own life. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPsiddha.wps

Descartes and Siddhartha/A Comparison
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Descartes and Siddhartha/A Comparison : An 8 page comparison between Rene Descartes' seventeenth century masterpiece, Meditations on First Philosophy, and Hermann Hesse's novel, Siddhartha. Descartes' work attempts to reshape the way knowledge is processed and evaluated with a view of reality that is grounded in the physical. The other work is a tale of spiritual exploration that explores the beliefs of Buddhism. Yet, there are similarities as well as differences between the two books because the spiritual realm and the physical realm can never be completely separated. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90hesse.rtf

St. Augustine and Aquinas / A Comparison
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An 8 page research essay that compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between these two great theologians of the Christian church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Augaqu.wps

The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought
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A 4 page paper looking at this thorny problem as analyzed by the writer of Genesis, St. Paul, and St. Augustine. It concludes that for these writers, The only way to find meaning in a world filled with too many meanings is to cleave closely to an inflexible standard -- for the Jews, the Law; for Paul, the vision of Christ; for Augustine, the Church. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Meanlife.wps

St. Augustine & Aquinas / Philosophical Views on the Problem of Evil and Man's Separation from Goodness
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This 10 page paper considers the religious and philosophical arguments that have existed regarding the nature of evil and man's propensity for it in the natural world. This paper begins with a presentation of the Christian view of good and evil that stems from the Book of Genesis, and then relates this notion of evil to the arguments presented by theologians and philosophers St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Goodsep.wps

Voices of Protest / Long & Coughlin
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A 4 essay on Alan Brinkley's book 'Voices of Protest' that examines the protest movement against the policies of the Roosevelt administration during the Great Depression that was led by the US Senator from Louisiana Huey P. Long and Charles E. Coughlin, a Catholic priest from a suburb of Detroit. Brinkley maintains that Long and Coughlin had the ability to manifest the feelings of the American public that sought a means to defend the autonomy of the individual and to beat off the encroachments of the modern industrial state. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Protestv.wps