In the eighth paragraph of the Second Meditation (p. 83), the Meditator proves t
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Question
In the eighth paragraph of the Second Meditation (p. 83), the Meditator proves that thinking includes "sense perceptions." Why is this a surprising conclusion for her?
(a) Since sense perception is mental, this implies that there is a "ghost in the machine." But she is a rationalist, so that is surprising to her.
(b) Since she previously assumed that the senses may deceive, she had not noticed that they were part of her identity.
(c) Aristotelians believe that sense perception is a function of the body. But thinking, as she as shown, is something that is conceivable without a body.
(d) She had previously believed that sense perception is a function of the body. But thinking, as she as shown, is something that is conceivable without a body.
(e) (a) and (b).
(f) (c) and (d).
(b) Since she previously assumed that the senses may deceive, she had not noticed that they were part of her identity.
(c) Aristotelians believe that sense perception is a function of the body. But thinking, as she as shown, is something that is conceivable without a body.
(d) She had previously believed that sense perception is a function of the body. But thinking, as she as shown, is something that is conceivable without a body.
(e) (a) and (b).
(f) (c) and (d).
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is Option D. The Meditator had previously believed that sense perception is a function of the body. But thinking, as she as shown, is something that is conceivable without a body.