LSAT 107 | Section 3 | Logical Reasoning: Q12

LR Question 12 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Music critic: Some people argue that, unlike certain…

QUESTION TYPE: Flawed Reasoning

CONCLUSION: Louis Vierne’s music is religious.

REASONING: It sounds wonderful when played in a cathedral.

ANALYSIS: This arguments confuses two meanings of religious. The first is: “explicitly written with a religious theme.” The second is: “So good that it must have been inspired by God, even if theme isn’t explicitly religious.”

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1. The argument doesn’t say anything about all religious music. It’s talking specifically about Vierne’s music.
2. CORRECT. See the discussion above.
3. The argument is only talking about Vierne’s music, not all organ music.
4. Symphony is always clear: a piece of music.
5. The argument is only talking about Vierne’s music, not all organ symphonies.

Recap: The question begins with “Music critic: Some people argue that, unlike certain”. It is a Flawed Reasoning question. Learn more about LSAT Flaw questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.