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Question 1

Give 2 reasons why Descartes doubted the world

Answer 1

His senses could deceive him and make him see things.
He noticed that it is very difficult to tell a dream from reality as a dream can fell real but is not actually happening in the world.

Question 2

What was an idea that Descartes came up with to explain human error and that our experiences are real?

Answer 2

An evil demon could be tricking us into thinking our experience we have through our senses are real.

Question 3

What was the one thing Descartes could prove.

Answer 3

I think therefore I am.
COGITO ERGO SUM

Question 4

Define certainty

Answer 4

Certainty means that you can be 100 percent confident in a belief about something in the world. It cannot be doubted

Question 5

Define Doubt

Answer 5

Doubt means that it is possible to question the belief that you have about something in the world. It might not be a 100 percent certain.

Question 6

What is Platos cave

Answer 6

Three men
Walkway objects
chained looking at shadows for whole life
One goes oout
Adjusts realises what the other dont
Goes back and they get mad
They refuse to be told otherwise
Like a philosopher preaching to the arrogant public

Question 7

What is an allegory

Answer 7

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

Question 8

Who was Rene Descartes

Answer 8

A 17th century French philosopher and mathematician. His most famous book is called meditations.