LSAT 35, Reading Comprehension, Q16, LSATHacks

DISCUSSION: Line 21 gives us one example of the type of universal law that determinist biologists are trying to discover.

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1. Not so. Determinists might think that this drives biology, but the author of the passage seems to disagree with the determinists. 
2. What uncertainty? The determinists are laying down a very certain rule. They say all life must struggle to survive. 
3. The main cause of controversy between the (two) schools of thought is whether there are universal laws for biology. Line 21 just gives us one example of such a law. Its the question of whether universal laws exist that is the main cause of controversy. 
4. CORRECT. Examples help us understand difficult concepts. Lines 20-25 give us examples to help clarify what determinists believe. 
5. No. Lines 21 is talking about determinists. They don’t think historical contingency should be part of biological science. 

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