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09 Aug 2022, 01:30
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Philosopher: All of humanity is engaged in a ceaseless quest to attain happiness. Each and every act of an individual or the leadership of a society is undertaken with the belief that it will directly or indirectly lead to happiness. Most people, however, mistakenly believe that happiness depends on external rather than mental factors.
Which of the following points follows most logically from the philosopher’s argument?
(A) The universal quest for happiness is futile.
(B) The leaders of society are generally motivated by personal gain rather than the public interest.
(C) It is not possible to ascertain the causes of happiness for a particular person.
(D) Happiness can be attained through indirect means rather than direct ones.
(E) The methods that most people use to produce happiness are ineffective.
Which of the following points follows most logically from the philosopher’s argument?
(A) The universal quest for happiness is futile.
(B) The leaders of society are generally motivated by personal gain rather than the public interest.
(C) It is not possible to ascertain the causes of happiness for a particular person.
(D) Happiness can be attained through indirect means rather than direct ones.
(E) The methods that most people use to produce happiness are ineffective.
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14 Sep 2022, 20:03
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In this question we already know that all the people are engaged in a quest to attain happiness. They believe that it depends on external factors than mental factors.
All the acts undertaken by people are with a belief that these acts will lead to happiness.
However, the author clearly says that these people are mistaken because happiness depends on mental factors.
Therefore, the efforts put in by these people are futile.
Option E
Option A (talks about entire universe) is incorrect because it is too broad however, in the question we are only talking about the acts undertaken by the humanity.
All the acts undertaken by people are with a belief that these acts will lead to happiness.
However, the author clearly says that these people are mistaken because happiness depends on mental factors.
Therefore, the efforts put in by these people are futile.
Option E
Option A (talks about entire universe) is incorrect because it is too broad however, in the question we are only talking about the acts undertaken by the humanity.
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