Exam LSAT Section 1 Logical Reasoning topic 1 question 215 discussion

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Question #: 215
Topic #: 1

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Moralist: TV talk shows are contributing to the moral decline in our country. By constantly being shown the least moral people in our society, viewers begin to think that such people are the norm, and that there is something wrong with being morally upright. TV talk show host: Well, if there is such a decline, it's not because of
TV talk shows: we simply show people what they want to see. What can be wrong with letting the viewers decide? Furthermore, if restrictions were put on my show, that would amount to censorship, which is wrong.
The moralist's and the TV talk show host's statements provide the most support for holding that they disagree about whether

A. TV talk shows should be censored
B. people's moral standards have changed
C. TV talk shows influence people's conception of what is the norm
D. TV talk shows, by presenting immoral guests, are causing a moral decline
E. it is wrong not to let the viewers decide what they want to see

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
First up is a Point-At-Issue question, so we need to read carefully to figure out what these two are arguing about. The moralist believes that TV talk shows are the cause of moral decline in our countrythey broadcast the least moral people, thus causing viewers to question the legitimacy of higher moral standards. The talk show hosts first sentence gets right to the heart of the debate: If there is a moral decline, its not caused by TV talk shows. Her support for this position is interesting (she argues that talk shows represent an effect, not a cause, of immorality), but is not as central to her opposition as her blunt first statement.
Comparing the first sentence of each argument brings to light the issue captured in D., namely: Does presenting immoral guests on talk shows cause a moral decline? The moralist says "yup"; the host says "no way."

by [deleted] at March 9, 2025, 1:34 p.m.

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