Read the excerpt from Anthem . Perhaps, in those days, there were a few among men, a few of clear sight and clean soul, who refused to surrender that word. What agony must have been theirs before that which they saw coming and could not stop! Which best describes how the words “clear sight and clean soul” reflect the philosophy of Objectivism?
Answer
A
They suggest that reality exists outside the mind, whether or not a person can perceive it.
B
They suggest that the ability to perceive reality does not exist in modern life because it was lost in the past.
C
They suggest that each person has a unique version of reality because it is based on individual perception.
D
They suggest that some people have supernatural abilities and can see the future.
Explanation
Objectivism holds that reality exists independently of anyone’s thoughts or feelings. “Clear sight” suggests the ability to perceive reality accurately, while “clean soul” suggests intellectual honesty. The words therefore support the idea that reality remains real whether or not people recognize it; they do not imply that reality is personal or supernatural.
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