LSAT 137 – Section 3 – Question 07

LSAT 137 - Section 3 - Question 07

October 2012

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PT137 S3 Q07
+LR
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Argument part +AP
Link Assumption +LinkA
A
2%
154
B
1%
154
C
89%
164
D
2%
152
E
6%
158
130
140
151
 +Easier 146.416 +SubsectionMedium

Scientist: Any theory that is to be taken seriously must affect our perception of the world. Of course, this is not, in itself, enough for a theory to be taken seriously. To see this, one need only consider astrology.

Summarize Argument
The scientist concludes that, while a theory must affect our perception of the world to be taken seriously, that alone isn’t sufficient to take a theory seriously. The scientist points to a supporting example—astrology.

Identify Argument Part
The scientist mentions astrology to provide support for her conclusion, which is that a theory shouldn’t be taken seriously simply because it affects our perception of the world. Evidently, the scientist thinks astrology affects our perception of the world, but shouldn’t be taken seriously for other reasons.

A
an example of a theory that should not be taken seriously because it does not affect our perception of the world
The scientist implies that astrology does affect our perception of the world. She uses it as an example precisely because it affects our perception of the world while nevertheless being a theory that we shouldn’t take seriously.
B
an example of something that should not be considered a theory
The scientist never says astrology shouldn’t be considered a theory. She implies it shouldn’t be taken seriously.
C
an example of a theory that should not be taken seriously despite its affecting our perception of the world
Sure, astrology affects our perception of the world—a necessary condition for a theory to be taken seriously. But the scientist still suggests astrology shouldn’t be taken seriously, presumably for other reasons.
D
an example of a theory that affects our perception of the world, and thus should be taken seriously
The scientist doesn’t believe astrology should be taken seriously, hence why she uses it as an example. Affecting perception is a necessary condition for a theory to be taken seriously, but not a sufficient one according to the argument.
E
an example of a theory that should be taken seriously, even though it does not affect our perception of the world
The scientist doesn’t believe astrology should be taken seriously, though she does believe it affects our perception. This is why she uses astrology as her example.

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