The stable functioning of a society depends upon the relatively long-term stability of the goals of its citizens. Thi...

tperone11 September 23, 2017

B vs E

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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sarahlevell October 18, 2017

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

sarahlevell October 22, 2017

@mehran can you please explain the difference

NativeJustice April 21, 2018

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?

NativeJustice April 24, 2018

can anyone please explain the answer choice E here, please

Anita April 28, 2018

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?

NativeJustice April 28, 2018

That helps a lot. Thank you very much

keilroark1 August 22, 2018

Why not D vs. B?

Mazen February 10, 2020

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.

Mazen February 10, 2020

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