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Set 5: Text Structure (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The Enlightenment championed reason and individualism. Yet, many of its thinkers held views on race and gender that contradicted these universals. This cognitive dissonance reveals the limitations of the era's 'universality'.

Which choice best describes the critique presented?

A. It highlights the hypocritical gap between philosophical ideals and personal prejudices.✓ Correct
B. It argues that the Enlightenment was a mistake.
C. It states that reason is bad.
D. It denies that the Enlightenment happened.

Detailed Explanation

Ideals: Reason/Individualism (Universal). Practice: Views on race/gender (Contradicted). Critique: Dissonance/Limitations.

Key Evidence:

• "championed reason"

• "contradicted these universals"

• "cognitive dissonance"

Why others are wrong: B (Critiques application.), C (Critiques the thinkers.), D (Critiques the era.).

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