The author implies that reliance solely on reason may result in:

Question

The author implies that reliance solely on reason may result in:

1. A. Moral relativism and existential emptiness (Correct answer)
2. B. Spiritual enlightenment
3. C. Dogmatic adherence to traditions
4. D. Universal acceptance of faith-based claims

Correct Answer

Option A — Moral relativism and existential emptiness

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Moral relativism and existential emptiness.

Key Points

• The third paragraph gives the two symmetrical dangers: *uncritical adherence to faith can lead to dogmatism, while exclusive reliance on reason may produce moral relativism or existential emptiness*.
• The question asks about reliance on reason alone, so the answer is moral relativism and existential emptiness.

Additional Information

• Option C (dogmatic adherence to traditions) is the danger attributed to the *other* side — uncritical faith — and is the main trap in this item.
• Option B (spiritual enlightenment) and Option D (universal acceptance of faith-based claims) are not consequences the passage draws at all.
• When a passage states two risks in one sentence, check carefully which risk attaches to which term before answering.

*Ministry of Papers worked solution. The Commission has not yet published the official key for this paper; this answer will be reconciled with it on release.*