CEPT Practice C1 level short reading about a review of a Papineau's book

 

William Skidelsky reviews David Papineau’s new book, in which sport meets philosophy.

Having breached his self-imposed division, Papineau set about applying his philosopher’s brain to a range of other sporting topics. Five years on, those inquiries have resulted in a book, Knowing the Score. This is essentially a collection of essays on whatever sporting questions happen to interest its author. It isn’t comprehensive, nor does it advance an overarching argument. The tone – informal, anecdotal, contrarian – is more popular philosophy than academic. What unifies the book is the consistency of its approach rather than of its content: he isn’t interested only in applying philosophical ideas and principles to sport. More importantly – and more originally – he wants to use arguments about sport as a launching pad into philosophy.

What point is made about Papineau’s book?

A It examines previously overlooked aspects of sport.

B Its style is inappropriate for the subject matter.

C It doesn’t convincingly link sport and philosophy.

D The areas of sport that it covers are very diverse.

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The correct answer is letter D.