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The Philosopher's Diagnosis: Sickness In Plato, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, And Heidegger, Anna Menaker Daniszewski Jan 2014

The Philosopher's Diagnosis: Sickness In Plato, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, And Heidegger, Anna Menaker Daniszewski

Senior Projects Fall 2014

Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.


Seeking Vita Contemplativa: A Search For Contemplation In A Secular World, Rosette Marie Cirillo Jan 2014

Seeking Vita Contemplativa: A Search For Contemplation In A Secular World, Rosette Marie Cirillo

Senior Projects Spring 2014

Senior Project submitted to The Divisions of Languages and Literature and Social Studies of Bard College


Nonanthropocentrism And Intrinsic Value: In Search Of An Alternative, Kevin M. Powell Jan 2011

Nonanthropocentrism And Intrinsic Value: In Search Of An Alternative, Kevin M. Powell

Senior Projects Spring 2011

This project argues that an environmental ethic that is nonanthropocentric, that is to say, an ethic that grants moral consideration to beings or objects other than humans, is possible without a theory of intrinsic value.


A Violent Reconciliation: Exploring The Rule Of Law, Violence, And States Of Exception Through John Ford’S The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance And Christopher Nolan’S The Dark Knight, Nathan Donarum Jan 2011

A Violent Reconciliation: Exploring The Rule Of Law, Violence, And States Of Exception Through John Ford’S The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance And Christopher Nolan’S The Dark Knight, Nathan Donarum

Senior Projects Fall 2011

Is it possible for extralegal action, or violence, to be reconciled with the rule of law? This is a question that intrudes upon the idea that, as Aristotle stated, “Law should govern.” In essence, the rule of law is supposed to exist to prevent, or to transition from, the arbitrary use of power and deployment of force. If the rule of law exists, then there need not be arbitrary action. But if the transition to, or re-instating of, an ordered state requires a lawless act, or acts, inherently, then no stark dichotomy between the rule of law and violence can …