Question

With the possible exception of Kristeva, all French feminist philosophers are incredibly anti-male. If the above statement is true, which of the following can you infer?

• A. English feminist philosophers are anti-male.
• B. French feminist philosophy is entirely without merit.
• C. If someone is a French philosopher they are anti-male.
• D. Kristeva's work is not overtly anti-male.
• E. Men cannot be feminist philosophers.

Hint:

Be cautious when interpreting exceptions in statements. An exception often implies that the exception does not follow the general rule.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the argument.
The statement says that all French feminist philosophers are anti-male except possibly Kristeva, implying that her work may not be overtly anti-male.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) English feminist philosophers are anti-male: This cannot be inferred because the statement only applies to French feminist philosophers, not English ones.
- (B) French feminist philosophy is entirely without merit: This is not stated or implied by the original statement.
- (C) If someone is a French philosopher, they are anti-male: The statement does not claim that all French philosophers are anti-male, just the feminist ones.
- (D) Kristeva's work is not overtly anti-male: This is the best inference because the statement specifically makes an exception for Kristeva.
- (E) Men cannot be feminist philosophers: This is not supported or mentioned in the original statement.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Option (D) is correct because it follows from the statement that Kristeva's work is not anti-male, as she is the only possible exception to the claim that all other French feminist philosophers are anti-male.