Principle JustifyDiff: Medium

Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: Even though climbing Everest is famous, you shouldn't do it because you might die and the 'spiritual' peak is actually just being tired and scared.

Conclusion: Mountain climbers should not attempt to climb Mount Everest.

Reasoning: The physical risks of death or injury are extremely high, and the supposed spiritual rewards are debunked by reports of only exhaustion and fear at the summit.

Analysis: This 'Principle Justify' question requires a rule that bridges the gap between the grim facts provided and the final recommendation to stay home. The premises establish that the costs are high (death) and the benefits are low (no spiritual discovery). A strong justifying principle would likely state that one should avoid activities where the physical risks are significant and the expected rewards are not actually realized. You are looking for a bridge that connects 'high risk/low reward' to the 'should not' command.

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Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify the reasoning above?

Correct Answer
B
It states that dangerous activities unlikely to produce significant spiritual benefits should be avoided, which directly licenses the conclusion given the premises about high risk and little spiritual payoff.
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