Reading Comprehension
Passage Breakdown
Scientists and humanists often misunderstand each other: humanists sometimes think scientists only study cold physical facts and can’t explain values, while scientists sometimes think humanists are just emotional and not useful. These wrong ideas block teamwork, but since both fields try to understand people and the world, they can join together in a “scientific humanism” that uses careful, scientific methods while still respecting human values.
Logic Breakdown
Approach: Locate explicit lines about how the humanities relate to scientific methods. Key supporting sentences: "Both science and the humanities attempt to describe and explain." and "the humanities in fact profit from attempts at controlled evaluation." Use those lines to choose the option that states that humanists have benefited from methods associated with science.
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Unlock Full Passage8.It can be inferred from the passage that the author would be most likely to agree with which one of the following statements?
Correct Answer
D
The passage explicitly states that "the humanities in fact profit from attempts at controlled evaluation," which is a direct claim that humanists have benefited from methods (controlled evaluation) typically associated with science. The author further emphasizes combining the "scientific attitude" with interest in human values, supporting the idea that humanists have profited from using scientific-style methods. Thus choice D accurately paraphrases the passage.
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