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Every political philosopher of the early twentieth century who was either a socialist or a communist was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg. No one who was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg advocated a totalitarian state.
If the statements above are true, which one of the following must on the basis of them also be true?
(A) No early-twentieth-century socialist political philosopher advocated a totalitarian state.
(B) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg.
(C) Rosa Luxemburg was the only person to influence every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was either socialist or communist.
(D) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg and was not a socialist was a communist.
(E) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was either socialist or communist.
If the statements above are true, which one of the following must on the basis of them also be true?
(A) No early-twentieth-century socialist political philosopher advocated a totalitarian state.
(B) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg.
(C) Rosa Luxemburg was the only person to influence every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was either socialist or communist.
(D) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg and was not a socialist was a communist.
(E) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was either socialist or communist.
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(A) No early-twentieth-century socialist political philosopher advocated a totalitarian state. Every 20th century Political Philosopher -> who is -> socialist or communist -> is influenced by Rosa Luxemburg -> Did not advocate a totalitarian state. So it fair to say no 20th century political philosopher who is a socialist or communist advocated a totalitarian state.
(B) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg. Everyone who did not advocate a totalitarian state need not be a socialist or communist. Since, per passage, only socialist or communist political philosophers were influenced by Rosa Luxemburg, this choice is incorrect.
(C) Rosa Luxemburg was the only person to influence every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was either socialist or communist. This choice is out of scope as whether Rosa Luxemburg was the only one to influence 20th century socialist & communist political philosophers is not indicated in the passage and hence cannot be inferred.
(D) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg and was not a socialist was a communist. This is not true. It can be very well true that some early 20th political philosophers who were influenced by Rosa Luxemburg would be neither socialists nor communists.
(E) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was either socialist or communist. Incorrect for the same reason as choice B.
(B) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg. Everyone who did not advocate a totalitarian state need not be a socialist or communist. Since, per passage, only socialist or communist political philosophers were influenced by Rosa Luxemburg, this choice is incorrect.
(C) Rosa Luxemburg was the only person to influence every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was either socialist or communist. This choice is out of scope as whether Rosa Luxemburg was the only one to influence 20th century socialist & communist political philosophers is not indicated in the passage and hence cannot be inferred.
(D) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who was influenced by Rosa Luxemburg and was not a socialist was a communist. This is not true. It can be very well true that some early 20th political philosophers who were influenced by Rosa Luxemburg would be neither socialists nor communists.
(E) Every early-twentieth-century political philosopher who did not advocate a totalitarian state was either socialist or communist. Incorrect for the same reason as choice B.
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Bunuel GMATNinja nightblade354 can you please help me understand why option B is incorrect? I was struggling between A and B
