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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?

Which of the following does not give Descartes the relevant knowledge of himself?

Plato/Socrates talks about a dwelling.  Who or what is in this dwelling? 

After posted their initial response to the questions posed, students are expected to post a minimum of _________ additional response posts each week.  (Please write our your numerical answer – for example One thousand versus 1,000)

The full recovery of the entire globe of the eye: