Q32. 32. Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :
1. The horrors of modern life are the inevitable result of the progress of science.
2. The aspect of truth likely to be overlooked is that science is what man has made it. Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?
Detailed Solution
Assumption 1 is invalid. The passage explicitly questions this idea by asking, 'Is this the inevitable result of the progress of science or does the fault lie elsewhere?' This indicates the author does *not* assume that horrors are an inevitable result of science, but rather suggests the cause might be external.
Assumption 2 is valid. The passage states it's 'easy to overlook the relations between science and mankind, and to treat the former as some abstract third party.' It then asserts, 'Science and mankind cannot be divorced from time to time at men’s convenience.' This strongly implies that science is not an independent entity but is shaped by human actions and choices, meaning science is what man has made it.
This question tests the ability to discern the author's implicit arguments and counter-arguments.
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