Honors College Theses

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The capstone experience of the Honors College curriculum is the thesis, conducted across two consecutive semesters. This unique opportunity allows students to conduct scholarly research or a creative project under the direct guidance of faculty mentors.

A thesis project is required of every student who graduates from the University Honors College. The purpose of the thesis or project is to prepare the student for graduate or professional school, to provide an opportunity for the student to complete a scholarly or creative project of significant proportions, and to gain a new perspective on knowledge by becoming a contributor to the recognized knowledge in a particular field of study. This experience provides invaluable preparation and a competitive edge to students applying to graduate or professional schools.

Honors College Thesis Archives Collection is now preserved online through Walker Library’s institutional repository called JEWLScholar and are indexed in the library’s catalog. The thesis archives prior to 2015, are printed copies maintained in Special Collections (4th floor) of the James E. Walker Library and are also indexed in the library catalog.

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    A Resolutive Account of the Hobbesian Laws of Nature: From the Body Politic to the Human Body
    (University Honors College, Middle Tennessee State University, 2019-05) Allen, Jeffrey
    The purpose of this work is to facilitate a better understanding of how Thomas Hobbes’ interest in geometry and physics influenced his understanding of moral and political philosophy. He begins with sensation as a foundation, and builds a systematic structure for understanding the human condition and commonwealth. Since the Hobbesian laws of nature act as intermediaries between the state of nature and the nature of the state, they serve as the starting point for this work. Illustrative anecdotes are taken from Hobbes’ Behemoth and his translation of Thucydides’ Peloponnesian War. The laws are then resolved to their foundation. To understand Hobbes’ philosophy, it is important to understand the significant influence that geometry and physics had on his overall philosophical method. As such, this work aims to render in a resolutive fashion the Hobbesian laws of nature, so that their connection to the motion of physical bodies may be better understood.