Autonomous - having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs

Somniferous - Tending to induce sleep.

Task 2

1. The main point of the opening paragraph is to express the topic of women and their role and how they are thought of by society as a whole.
2. In the closing paragraph, the writer is explaining how they will present the purpose of the other gender (women).

Task 4: Do you agree with what the author is saying? Why or why not? I do agree with Berkeley in this text, I believe we all experience moments and objects completely differently based on our individual perception of it. What makes me feel confident in the theory if the fact the personally I can experience the same thing with a different perception of it from the first time, which at times can make it feel like a completely different object.

Task 3: What are the central arguments or points in the text? Berkeley suggests that everything we experience is only experienced through our own perception; therefore, we are incapable of experiencing something in its true form, only by the form we have perceived in our mind. How are these arguments or points supported? Berkeley supports this theory by using examples of objects that most humans have experience differently as individuals. Are there any assumptions the author makes without giving evidence? Berkeley provides reasonable evidence for his theories through the text.

Task 2: Restate the main point of the opening paragraph in your own words. The beginning paragraph which dives right into the selections, begins by explain how the object of knowledge is created by experiences that we have. Restate the main point of the closing paragraph in your own words. The closing statement is the last selection of the list, the paragraph describes the difference between real things and things that are just ideas, like a concept.

Corporeal - relating to someone's body, especially as opposed to their spirit

Intangible - unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

Task 1: What does the title tell you about the text? The title details the purpose of the text and that it will be listing and going over selections of the principle of human knowledge. What do the section titles tell you about the text? The section title breaks down each individual selection, and then goes over the numbered topic. What do the foot notes tell you about the text? The footnotes support the writers ideas in the text.

Vocabulary word #2: The action of flowing out

Vocabulary word #1: a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind.

TASK 1 What does the title tell you? From what I learn about the title, this text is a philosophical comparison of the sun and "the divided line" which refers to the dividing line between humans. The section titles differentiate the different writings of Plato. The footnotes inform me of the sources of this text and where to find more information and writings of Plato.

Task 2 Vocabulary: Garrison, refers to the troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

Task 2 Vocabulary: Acquisition, an asset or object bought or obtained.

Task 4 Do you agree with what the author is saying? Why or why not? Although everything stated by Russel is of his own opinion, I do agree with his desire to share Philosophy with the world and how he puts emphasis on the importance of Philosophy. Do you have any questions about the text? Russell explained most of his point very clearly which left me with no specific questions on the topic.

Task 3 What are central arguments or main points in the text? The main central points are that even though many practical scientific individuals struggle with believing and understanding Philosophy, it is crucial that Philosophy is taught to everyone so that they can have a better outlook and understanding of life and everything around them. How are the arguments or main points supported? Russel supports his main points by explaining the numerous ways that Philosophy benefits life. He explains in detail the way Philosophy interprets our view of the world and everything going on in it. Note any assumptions the author makes without evidence. Even just looking a the footnotes of this essay is enough to show that it was written based off of Russell's own interpretation of philosophy and how it is viewed by people who don't understand it. Most of what Russell says is assumptive and does not have evidence with the exception of some parts just being common knowledge. Re-read important passages and note sections of the text you can not make sense of. "All acquisition is an enlargement of Self., but this enlargement is best attained when not directly sought. It is obtained when the desire for knowledge is alone operative, by a study which does not wish in advance that its objects should have this or that character, but adapts the Self to the characters which it finds its objects." This part I struggled with just a bit, I understood the first part but when Russell goes further explaining how to obtain this knowledge it lost me just a bit.

Task 2 The opening paragraph really entails what the overall purpose for the essay is. It explains why the essay came about in the first place by stating how many don't see Philosophy for what it truly is. In other words, this statement is saying that Philosophy is an important part of life and it must be taken seriously.

Task 1 What does the title tell you about the text? Starting from the title, it tells me that we will be going in depth on not just the topic of Philosophy, but will be learning the overall value and importance of it. What do the section titles tell you about the text? The section titles add emphasis to the way Russell broke up the value and importance of Philosophy throughout his essay. What do the footnotes tell you about the text? The footnotes show what work this essay was derived from and how to further research this topic.