Ultimate goal of the state according to text
Question
Based on the above passage, which one of the following terms best expresses the ultimate goal of the state?
Options
Personal safety
Health of body and mind
Communal harmony
Liberty
Explanation
The text systematically describes the purpose of the state by contrasting submission with autonomy[cite: 4352, 4389]. The author writes that the terminal objective is "not to dominate men, nor to restrain them by fear" but instead "to lead men to live by, and to exercise, a free reason"[cite: 4352, 4389]. The systematic preservation of personal autonomy, free reason, and liberation from tyrannical fear is the definition of Liberty. While safety (a) and mental/physical functioning (b) are explicitly listed, they are presented as necessary structural pathways enabling this supreme state of personal liberty[cite: 4352, 4357, 4359, 4363, 4389].
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
CSAT
Question
Q73
Section
Reading Comprehension
Sub-topic
Philosophy / Polity passage
Type
RC - Central idea
Difficulty
Easy
Source hint
Passage-based comprehension
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