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Complete Question Explanation
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The correct Answer choice is (A)
The question stem asks for the main point of the passage, which is prephrased in the summary of the passage—to introduce the concept and challenges associated with the development of artificial intelligence-based legal reasoning systems.
Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice, discussing the same points emphasized in the prephrased answer above.
Answer choice (B): This answer choice is incorrect, because computer programs are presently used in law, as discussed in the first sentence of the passage, and because there is likely great potential value in developing such programs—the author’s point is that there are sure to be challenges in the development.
Answer choice (C): While earlier, doctrinal approaches apparently were not successful, and case-based programs represent the latest effort to develop legal reasoning systems, it is still unclear whether they will prove any more effective, so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (D): While there is promise, the author highlights the challenges involved going forward, and never makes the assertion that revolutionary results will be achieved in the near future.
Answer choice (E): While this may be true, the main point of the passage involves the challenges associated with developing legal reasoning systems, so this answer choice is incorrect.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=11630)
The correct Answer choice is (A)
The question stem asks for the main point of the passage, which is prephrased in the summary of the passage—to introduce the concept and challenges associated with the development of artificial intelligence-based legal reasoning systems.
Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice, discussing the same points emphasized in the prephrased answer above.
Answer choice (B): This answer choice is incorrect, because computer programs are presently used in law, as discussed in the first sentence of the passage, and because there is likely great potential value in developing such programs—the author’s point is that there are sure to be challenges in the development.
Answer choice (C): While earlier, doctrinal approaches apparently were not successful, and case-based programs represent the latest effort to develop legal reasoning systems, it is still unclear whether they will prove any more effective, so this answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (D): While there is promise, the author highlights the challenges involved going forward, and never makes the assertion that revolutionary results will be achieved in the near future.
Answer choice (E): While this may be true, the main point of the passage involves the challenges associated with developing legal reasoning systems, so this answer choice is incorrect.