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Set 1: Central Ideas (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

The following text describes the 'Paradox of Tolerance'. Philosopher Karl Popper described the 'paradox of tolerance' in 1945, asserting that if a society is tolerant without limit, its ability to be tolerant will eventually be seized or destroyed by the intolerant. Popper contended that in order to maintain a tolerant society, the society must be intolerant of intolerance. He did not advocate for suppressing unpopular philosophies, but rather reserving the right to suppress them if they refuse rational argument and resort to violence or deception.

What conclusion does Popper reach regarding the preservation of a tolerant society?

A. Society must tolerate all viewpoints, no matter how extreme, to be truly free
B. Society must eventually succumb to intolerance as an inevitable cycle
C. Society must reserve the right to be intolerant of intolerance to survive
D. Society should suppress all philosophies that criticize the government✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. The text states Popper contended that 'in order to maintain a tolerant society, the society must be intolerant of intolerance.'

Key Evidence:

• "society must be intolerant of intolerance"

• "reserving the right to suppress them"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (This leads to destruction of tolerance)), B (Misinterpretation (He offers a solution to prevent this)), D (Too broad (Only those that refuse rational argument)).

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