Queen09 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 1000CR LSAT Test 1 Q12 Aristotle wrote that a tyrant would be well advised to put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are more tolerant of unjust treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-rearing and pious. Moreover as most subjects believe that even the gods are on the side of the ruler, the subjects are less apt to move against him. Which one of the following is an assumption on which Aristotle’s argument depends? (A) The subjects of tyrannical rulers typically believe that there is a power other than the mortal. (B) A tyrant cannot rule unless he has divine power on his side. © The subjects of tyrannical rulers can rarely be fooled by appearances. (D) Tyrants who are devoted to religion will not treat their subjects unjustly. (E) For a tyrant, the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion is a more effective means of ruling than unjust treatment. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikdhingra Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 these lsat c.rs are too tough for me.....i tried lots of these...... i wud go with e... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolaman Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 At first glance B, C and D can be ruled out. E at best can be a conclusion or a premise which author wants to prove but not an assumption. Untill and unless we assume that the subjects of tyrannical rulers believe in divine power putting on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion would help the tyrant. Hence A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somu Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Agree with coolman and the OA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen09 Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Yup agree Somehow got confused with "power other than the mortal" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubicle Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 A is clear winner here. what if it was a country full of atheists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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