Single Answer MCQ
Q-00050956
Why does Russell express a yearning to alleviate suffering?
1
He believes suffering is essential for growth
2
He feels personally incapable of doing so
3
He sees the world through a purely scientific lens
4
He wants to escape his own suffering
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. He feels personally incapable of doing so
Solution:
Russell's desire to alleviate suffering stems from empathy; he recognizes the limitations of his power while feeling compassion for others' pain.
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