Question #997

B vs E

Started by tperone11 · started 2017-09-23 14:12 · last activity 2020-02-10 18:54 · 9 replies

What is the difference between B and E? I answered E because it seemed to me that the general principle of "being happy" supports the long-term stability of its goals. I understand why the first sentence is the conclusion but still a bit confused between the terminology of "helps support the conclusion" found in answer B vs. "illustrate the general principle" in answer E. Thanks for the help

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  1. sarahlevell · 2017-10-18 01:53

    I also chose E for this question instead of B. Can you please help clarify why E would be incorrect?

  2. sarahlevell · 2017-10-22 14:24

    @mehran can you please explain the difference

  3. NativeJustice · 2018-04-21 21:09

    I didn't found E was an attempting choice until I read these people's comments. There have been many people confused by the answer choice E. Can someone please explain the falsehood of E please?

  4. NativeJustice · 2018-04-24 00:06

    can anyone please explain the answer choice E here, please

  5. Anita · 2018-04-28 20:15

    Answer choice E suggests that it's an illustration, rather than a premise. An illustration would be an example, which this is not. Instead, it just provides further support for the conclusion. Does that help?

  6. NativeJustice · 2018-04-28 21:43

    That helps a lot. Thank you very much

  7. keilroark1 · 2018-08-22 19:48

    Why not D vs. B?

  8. Mazen · 2020-02-10 18:52

    E is wrong, I think, because a "presupposition" is an "unstated premise/assumption." So, I believe that those of you who picked E were lured by the phrase "general principle." However, the general principle that lured you is NOT presupposed; it is the first sentence: "the stable functioning of a society depends upon the relatively long-term stability of the goals of its citizens." So, it is explicitly stated; not implied which what a presupposed assumption/premise be.

  9. Mazen · 2020-02-10 18:54

    Please correct my reasoning above if you deem it wrong. I'm trying to eliminate the wrong answers for the correct reasons.

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