LSAT 127 | Section 1 | Logical Reasoning: Q2

LR Question 2 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Economist: Some sociologists argue that because capitalism…

QUESTION TYPE: Necessary Assumption

CONCLUSION: Modern capitalism does not weaken community ties, it promotes them.

REASONING: Modern capitalism requires large corporations.

ANALYSIS: This argument isn’t great. We don’t have a link between the existence of large corporations and the promotion of community.

Since this is a necessary assumption question, we’ll need something which at the least shows that it’s possible for corporations to create community.

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1. This isn’t necessary. The argument is about whether or not capitalism promotes community. It doesn’t matter how well other systems do.
2. This isn’t necessary. It weakens the argument.
3. Not necessary. Corporations could build community in some other way.
4. CORRECT. When negated, this reads: “Having corporations does not promote community.” Yikes, that wrecks the only support the stimulus offered for the conclusion.
5. We care about community building, not economic success. This is irrelevant.

Recap: The question begins with “Economist: Some sociologists argue that because capitalism”. It is a Necessary Assumption question. Learn more about LSAT Necessary questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.