Question

Its profundity though it should be such as is represented can have little part in this exemption; for though deep wells are not frozen, because their water is secluded from the external air, yet where a wide surface is exposed to the full influence of a freezing atmosphere, I know not why the depth should keep it open. Natural philosophy is now one of the favourite studies of the Scottish nation, and Lough Ness well deserves to be diligently examined.
**question inside!

Answer 1

In using the term "natural philosophy" in the last sentence, the author most likely refers to:
A. instinctive knowledge.
B. science.
C. religious thought.
D. Classical writing.
E. philosophical thought.

**i think it is E, but I really am not very sure! :/

Answer 2

@Whitemonsterbunny17 :)

Answer 3

Which ones can we for sure eliminate?

Answer 4

science and classical writing?

Answer 5

oh wait and religious thought? it may be science right?

Answer 6

or are all three checked off? :/

Answer 7

I think we can eliminate Classical writing, yeah.

Answer 8

Nothing really refers to instinctive knowledge, either, so we can eliminate that one also.

Answer 9

ooh okie! how can we narrow it down more?

Answer 10

Well, does it talk about anything religious at all?

Answer 11

no, so that is out!

Answer 12

not sure about the others though :/

Answer 13

While it does have to do with science, there are three key words which eliminate either science or philosophical thought.. and those words are "I know not".
With those words, what's your guess?

Answer 14

ohh okay, so it would be philosophical thought?

Answer 15

That's correct! ^.^

Answer 16

yay!! thank you!:)

Answer 17

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