Passage Summary: People think being 'committed' is always a good thing, but the author argues it's neutral because you could be committed to something harmful or just be stuck in a rut.

Conclusion: Commitment should be regarded as morally neutral rather than inherently virtuous.

Reasoning: The value of a commitment depends on the quality of what one is committed to, and some commitments are simply habits that have outlived their purpose.

Analysis: The essayist is trying to strip the 'virtue' label from commitment by pointing out that the object of the commitment might be bad. It’s a bit like saying 'persistence' isn't a virtue if you're persistently trying to walk through a brick wall. To justify this, we need a principle that links the moral value of an action to the value of its goal. Look for an answer that suggests an attitude cannot be praised if its target is unworthy.