I think the "narrowest sense" here is referring to a very specific meaning of "cognition", not a broader sense. Also, I think the "inferred" meaning of this sense can be found in lines 41~43 where it says "obj. legal disc. systematically disallows ..... emotions and experience". In other words, it can mean a thinking/mindset without emotions. Thus, AC A is the best AC since it says logical thinking not influenced by passion (aka emotion).

In addition, I am not sure if it would be the best approach to replace the word cognition with AC A to understand why it's correct/incorrect. The question stem isn't asking us to replace the word in Q stem with given ACs (although there are Q types that do this). Rather, it's asking us to infer out the "sense of cognition" used in the specific line. These are 2 very different Q stems in my opinion. So for questions like this, you have to read a little bit before / after the line citation to answer the question (but I bet you knew this already, but just to re-emphasize..)

AC C is not right b/c it's saying exactly the opposite of what the legal objectivism is saying and lines 41~43 are referring to the ideas/beliefs of legal objectivism.

Lastly, not sure if this would add much value, but I wouldn't label AC A with the word "pure" logical thinking, b/c the AC doesn't include the word "pure". I think that can be seen as an assumption, and all of us, LSAT takers, know what that means!

I had trouble with this question but for a different reason, so my answer may have not helped, but hope it did.

Hi, how important would you say the core curriculum is for those who have already finished it once? I read many comments in the discussion that we have to go back to CC from time to time. Do we go back to the theory part of it, or the actual question sets as well? I understand this would depend on the person but wanted to see what specific differences / needs there are between of going back to the thoery part only vs. the whole questions section. Also, what would be the “signs” in my studies that would show me, “hey you need to go back to the theory part only” vs. “you need to do the question sets again as well”?

Hope my questions were clear. Thanks in advance for your time !

Hello, I could be wrong but I would personally see this as more like a bridging type..? If you look at AC D, it is just connecting two ideas (one mentioned in the major conclusion & the other in major premise). The use of "is not a necessary part" is there because that's the relationship between these two ideas; this relationship must hold for this argument to work.

I think I misunderstood you, so please discard my comments below; but do look at LSAT survivors comments below. I found his re-arrangement of stimulus very helpful!

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hello, i think that's because "since" always introduces premises. (obviously, that's not the case when it's used for referring specific time frames).. Also, the word "best" is a subjective term (I think), which shows you that it's an opinion of some sort, rather than a factual statement. That's why it's something that the author has to provide a support for. I know the reply is late, but hope this helps...

Hey, not sure if you are still there studying, but i think B can be understood better if we use real life examples:

the value of an iphone is independent of steve job's feelings, (= the value of a machine .... create it)

while the value of the Last Supper is dependent on the feelings of da Vinci. (=while .... is not)

I may not be seeing the connection here, but in my opinion, the point B is trying to make is not relevant to the stimulus at all...

Hope this helps!

Hey, I'm not sure if this is too late of a reply, but if you look at question 21 within the same LR section, that gives you the example. Also, answer choice E is similar in nature to answer choice E for Q9, I think. Hope this helps.

thanks a lot 7Sage!!