According to Georg Simmel, strangers are particularly suited to the task of debunking because, while they are members of groups, they also have _____ without necessarily sharing the group’s assumptions and points of view.

A. their own emotional responses
B. extensive knowledge of alternatives
C. critical distance
D. functional autonomy


Answer: C

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