Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to the humanists, which one of these best represents the divine spark in human beings?

Reason
Faith
Virtue
Nature

The correct answer is: Reason

According to humanists, reason is the best representation of the divine spark in human beings because it is the ability to think, understand, and make rational decisions. This sets humans apart from other beings and allows them to use critical thinking to find answers and make progress. Faith, virtue, and nature may also be seen as important aspects of human beings, but they do not encompass the unique and defining characteristic of reason. Faith relies on belief and trust, virtue on moral principles, and nature on innate characteristics. Therefore, these options may complement reason, but they do not fully embody the divine spark in human beings.