Which quote is the BEST choice to use if you want readers to understand the concept of free thought? I think the answer choice is C. ; however, I'm not 100% sure

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2 Answers
Feb 14, 2018

Free thought uses logic, reason and empiricism rather than authority, tradition or revelation.

Explanation:

You should go for B. The key terms in this are "common sense" and "plain dealing", which means to have an honest and straightforward behavior.

Feb 15, 2018

C) A direct statement of thinking and acting in accordance with internal values/dreams alone. Nothing about the difficulties or the outcomes, simply that one should pursue their own thoughts.

Explanation:

A) is about outcomes - unintended - and diligence, but nothing specifically about "thought".
B) is a commentary about forthrightness of action and expression, but nothing about the process that generated them.
D) is again a philosophical observation of internal conflicts, but not about a thought process or other direction in which it is resolved.

C) A direct statement of thinking and acting in accordance with internal values/dreams alone. Nothing about the difficulties or the outcomes, simply that one should pursue their own thoughts.