Descartes reasons that if we rely solely on __________, then we have to conclude that the wax does not remain the same.

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Descartes argues that relying solely on sense perception (sight, touch, smell, etc.) would lead us to conclude that a piece of wax changes its essential nature when it melts, since all its sensory attributes change. However, through rational intuition, we understand that the wax remains the same substance despite these changes. This illustrates his point that sense perception alone can be misleading, and a deeper, rational understanding is necessary to grasp the essence of things.

Descartes Reasons That If We Rely Solely on __________, Then