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LSAT Preptest 153, Section 4, Question 24

Passage 4: Grand Theories

Explanation

A. The passage does not focus on the predictive accuracy of the theories discussed.


B. While the passage does explain the decline in influence of grand theories, it does not follow this explanation with a defense of their logical coherence and rigor.


C. (Correct Response) The passage identifies a mistake common to grand theories—their deterministic view of history—and then discusses an alternative perspective that takes into account historical contingency, suggesting a new way to look at historical events that allows for unpredictability and change.

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D. The passage does not speculate about the future of the group of theories; it rather assesses their past influence and current status.


E. While the passage identifies features of grand theories, it does not go on to describe salient differences among the theories.

The passage outlines the problems with grand theories, such as their determinism and the inability to account for the full range of historical phenomena, and then introduces an alternative perspective that emphasizes contingency and the uniqueness of historical events.

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