Ullman: Plato argued that because

Answer choices

1. A

   Correct96% picked this

   what musicians intend their music to do and what it actually

   Why this is right

   This describes the significant gap between Plato's argument, which is based on what music actually does, and Ullman's rebuttal, which is based on what musicians intend their music to do.

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

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2. B

   Bad Objection0% picked this

   those with the power to censor music would not censor other

   Both Plato's argument and Ullman's rebuttal focus directly on music. "Other forms of expression" aren't relevant. This answer is trying to support Plato's conclusion while ignoring the evidence that Plato uses as support. It also ignores the actual reasoning that Ullman uses. If you chose this answer, you might have had a general sense that Ullman is disagreeing with Plato without understanding the exact reasoning in one or both of their arguments. Take a look at our explanation and evaluation of the stimulus if this isn't totally clear yet.

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3. C

   Bad Objection1% picked this

   there are other, more convincing arguments for allowing the censorship

   The fact that there are "other, more convincing arguments" doesn't weaken Ullman's argument. Like one of the other incorrect answers, this answer seems to offer support for Plato's conclusion while ignoring the actual reasoning that Ullman uses. If you chose this answer, you might have had a general sense that Ullman is disagreeing with Plato without understanding the exact reasoning in one or both of their arguments. Take a look at our explanation and evaluation of the stimulus if this isn't totally clear yet.

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4. D

   Bad Objection1% picked this

   other forms of art have more potential to be harmful to society

   Even if other forms of art have more potential to be harmful, that doesn't impact Ullman's argument or Plato's. If anything, this answer choice looks like an attempt to weaken Plato's argument. That's not what we're being asked to do. We're looking for an answer that weakens Ullman's argument.

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5. E

   Bad Objection3% picked this

   artists who are trying to manipulate people’s emotions to control them are not likely

   This answer looks like it's trying to call Ullman's evidence into question, but it's not actually doing that. This answer would be tempting if Ullman's premise was, "the vast majority of musicians have stated that they seek to create beauty and not to manipulate emotions." But that's not what Ullman says.

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