Flawed ReasoningDiff: Hardest
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Since there's already more art than we can handle, new artists are wrong to think they are adding any extra value to our lives.
Conclusion: Contemporary artists are wrong to believe that their work provides people with a level of aesthetic fulfillment they wouldn't otherwise experience.
Reasoning: There is already a surplus of great art in the world—more than anyone could finish in a lifetime—covering every possible taste.
Analysis: This argument assumes that because 'enough' art exists, new art cannot provide additional or unique fulfillment. It's like saying because there are already enough delicious recipes to last a lifetime, a new chef can't possibly make you happier with a new dish. The flaw lies in the assumption that the sheer quantity of existing art renders new contributions redundant. Look for an answer that points out that 'more than enough' doesn't mean 'no more room for improvement or variety.'
Conclusion: Contemporary artists are wrong to believe that their work provides people with a level of aesthetic fulfillment they wouldn't otherwise experience.
Reasoning: There is already a surplus of great art in the world—more than anyone could finish in a lifetime—covering every possible taste.
Analysis: This argument assumes that because 'enough' art exists, new art cannot provide additional or unique fulfillment. It's like saying because there are already enough delicious recipes to last a lifetime, a new chef can't possibly make you happier with a new dish. The flaw lies in the assumption that the sheer quantity of existing art renders new contributions redundant. Look for an answer that points out that 'more than enough' doesn't mean 'no more room for improvement or variety.'
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Correct Answer
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D is correct because it highlights an overlooked scenario: many people may have severely restricted access to most existing great artworks, and a contemporary artist’s work could reach them, enabling greater aesthetic fulfillment than otherwise possible. That directly undercuts the conclusion that contemporary artists are mistaken.
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