1.) Do we have good reason to trust our senses? Explain your answer using either Descartes or Humes perspective. 2.) Why did Matthew Lippman feel that epistemology would be useful to children? Do you agree with his sentiment? Why or why not? 3.) Which branch of philosophy do you feel children would be most receptive to? Explain why and be sure to defend your answer. 4.) Lippman uses novels to teach philosophy to children. How are novels useful in the learning process? In what ways, specifically, do you feel that a novel can aid in learning? What benefits can one get from a story? 5.) What does Berkeley mean when he says, Their esse is percepi, nor is it possible they should have any existence out of the mind or thinking things which perceive them (407). Then write a 500 word essay. Is it possible for people to experience different truths? If not, why? If so, please provide at least one example of people experiencing different truths. Do you believe that the truth needs to correspond to reality? Why or why not? What purpose is served by knowing truth?
