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Even if philosophy cannot provide us with definite answers, it is still valuable.  Which of the following does philosophy bring?   Note: there may be more than once answer – please select all that apply

Descartes spends the beginning of the Second Meditation on someone specific.  This someone helps give him clarity of at least one thing.  Who is this someone?

There is a certain body part that Socrates/Plato refers to, that needs time to adjust when certain external conditions occur.  Which body part is he referring to? 

Descartes opens Meditation I by doing something.  What is he doing?

The following are several important quotes given by Descartes in our reading on the Meditations.  Match the following words with their corresponding blank spaces in the quotes: 

According to Socrates/Plato, the ascent from the dwelling towards the world outside is likened to what?  

Once the cave dweller is out of the cave and in the sun, Socrates/Plato discuss what this person might think now that they see the outside.  What did Plato/Socrates say would be this person’s reaction towards those who are still inside of the cave? 

Some number of years ago, Descartes was struck by a large number of falsehoods that he had accepted as true in his childhood.  What did he realize was necessary?

Descartes considers an object that changes into different states.  What is the object he considers?

Descartes continues his thought experiment and discusses the math and sciences, as well as God.  To test these beliefs, he also supposes something else.  What is it?