LSAT 17 | Section 3 | Logical Reasoning: Q5

LR Question 5 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Walter: For the economically privileged in a society…

QUESTION TYPE: Point at Issue

FACTS:

1. Both Walter and Larissa think it is bad policy for the rich to allow injustice to persist.
2. Walter thinks it is bad policy because the same injustices might eventually hurt the rich.
3. Larissa thinks it is bad policy because injustice will lead to unrest.

ANALYSIS: Their conclusions align, but they disagree on the reasons allowing injustice is bad policy. Specifically, they’re divided on whether the privileged are actually vulnerable to the injustices they ignore.

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1. No one mentions social fabric. Without a clear definition of the term it’s hard to know whether Walter and Larissa will disagree.
2. This takes on a different meaning of the word tolerant. In this answer choice it means accepting of others. In the stimulus “tolerating” meant allowing injustice to persist.
3. Both Walter and Larissa agree that the disadvantaged suffer injustice.
4. Walter thinks that the rich are morally obligated to end injustice. Larissa doesn’t express an opinion.
5. CORRECT. Yes. Walter thinks that privileged people could face injustice. Larissa points out that they can easily protect themselves.

Recap: The question begins with “Walter: For the economically privileged in a society”. It is a Point at Issue question. Learn how to master LSAT Point at Issue questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.