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Some philosophers have used a _________ of bees as a transparent metaphor for modern _________ . In the hive, they argue, each bee works for its own personal gain, every profession has its own vulnerabilities; and everyone _________ the passions of others.

Solution

Correct Option: 1

___ of bees as metaphor for modern ___; everyone ___ the passions of others.

Answer: Option 1 - community; societies; exploits.

  • 'Community of bees' - natural collective for a hive
  • 'Modern societies' - the metaphor compares hives to human societies
  • 'Exploits the passions of others' - works for one's own gain BY using others; matches the line 'each bee works for its own personal gain'

Elimination:

  • 'Annihilates passions' - destroying passions doesn't fit working for personal gain
  • 'Admits passions' - doesn't fit the cynical metaphor
  • 'Rejects passions' + 'objectivity' - tone clashes with selfishness

Tip: The third blank must echo the line about 'each bee works for its own personal gain'. 'Exploits' captures that selfishness exactly.

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