This passage highlights the transformative impact of philosophical education on the protagonist's ability to navigate challenges, particularly those stemming from unjust political institutions. Philosophy equips her not only with a sense of indignation at injustice but also with the tools for critical analysis, enabling her to understand the underlying causes of injustice.

This shows that everyone's first reaction can show symptoms of greed as everyone fights for their self-interest initially. They begin to change their methodical approach only after seeing how it has failed.

Focusing on the argument of skepticism, Descartes questions the certainty of knowledge by proposing that one could be dreaming, a scenario that casts doubt on the reliability of sensory experiences. The text suggests that instructors use this meditation to teach critical philosophical skills like argument analysis. By encouraging students to break down Descartes’ reasoning into premises and conclusions, instructors aim to develop students' ability to validate and make their arguments sound. The approach underscores the pedagogical value of using classical texts to host analytical thinking.

This reminds me of the scenario in class we discussed regarding picking representatives by lottery. If a civilian has no idea what position they will fulfill but is chosen at random, they might end up doing a better job than those who come in due to greed and being power hungry.