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Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A specific rare stamp gets ruined by light, so it's better to keep it locked in a dark room than to let people see it and destroy it.
Conclusion: Museums should refrain from displaying the rare inverted airplane stamp.
Reasoning: The stamp is highly susceptible to damage from ultraviolet light, and preserving the item is more important than providing public access.
Analysis: This argument moves from a set of facts about physical degradation to a normative 'should' statement. To support this reasoning, we need a principle that bridges the gap between the risk of damage and the decision to hide the object. Look for a rule that prioritizes the long-term preservation of an artifact over the public's immediate desire to view it.
Conclusion: Museums should refrain from displaying the rare inverted airplane stamp.
Reasoning: The stamp is highly susceptible to damage from ultraviolet light, and preserving the item is more important than providing public access.
Analysis: This argument moves from a set of facts about physical degradation to a normative 'should' statement. To support this reasoning, we need a principle that bridges the gap between the risk of damage and the decision to hide the object. Look for a rule that prioritizes the long-term preservation of an artifact over the public's immediate desire to view it.
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Unlock Full Passage1.The reasoning above most closely conforms to which one of the following principles?
Correct Answer
D
D states exactly the governing rule: if a museum piece would be damaged by display, it should not be displayed. That matches the argument’s causal premise (display would damage) and its normative conclusion (do not display).
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