LSAT 128 | Section 4 | Reading Comprehension: Q20

RC Question 20 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Which one of the following pairs of titles would be …

DISCUSSION: Here, it’s important to just have a general idea of what each passage discussed and what the main focus/argument is in each passage.

A is about how achieving cosmic justice is impossible in our society due to human limitations, and B argues that we should use traditional justice because cosmic justice is flawed.

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1. CORRECT. This captures exactly the main point of each passage.
2. Passage A discusses Sowell’s idea, but this is too narrow for a title. Similarly, B isn’t primarily about deterrence, even if it is mentioned.
3. Passage A doesn’t focus specifically on deservedness, and B discusses unmerited disadvantages but this is too vague.
4. Passage A doesn’t critique Sowell, and B contrasts traditional and cosmic justice, but “writ large” is unclear.
5. The first title is good, but the second doesn’t capture the critique of cosmic justice.