Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S4 · Q2 Lewis: Those who do not learn

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Lewis: Those who do not learn from past mistakes—their own and those of others—are condemned to repeat them.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

2.

The issue that Morris raises in objecting to Lewis’ view is whether

  1. there are any uncontested historical

    Trap

    17% picked this

  2. historical knowledge can be too

    Trap

    6% picked this

  3. Correct

    history teaches any unequivocal lessons

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Method · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    67% picked this

  4. there are conventional criteria for

    Trap

    8% picked this

  5. events in the present are

    Trap

    1% picked this

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