Question #N1283
The author is arguing that the way we think about the relationship between humans and nature has changed. The author asserts that the current dominant way of thinking about this relationship is "that nature is something to be used, something to be dominated by humans." This perspective is flawed, the author argues, because it does not take into account the interconnectedness of all living things. What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?
The author's main purpose in this passage is to
A. explain why the current perspective on the relationship between humans and nature is flawed.
B. describe the changes in human attitudes towards nature.
C. argue that humans should be more respectful of nature.
D. suggest that humans and nature are interdependent.
Correct Answer is: A
The author directly states that the current perspective on the relationship between humans and nature is flawed. The rest of the passage explains why the author believes this perspective is flawed.