Which of the following is true?
A) If women are more emotional than men, then it follows they are less capable of reasoning.
B) Traditional Western conceptions of women paint them as less capable of reasoning than men.
C) Almost all Western conceptions of reason make room for the appropriate use of emotion in reasoning.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Traditional Western conceptions of women depict them as more emotional and, as a result, less rational than men. But even if it is true that women tend to be more emotional than men, it does not follow that they are less reasonable, since emotion can play an essential role in good reasoning. Many non-Western traditions such as Taoism and Confucianism make room for emotion in reasoning, while many Western views do not.

Which of the Following Is True