Which best describes the authors’ purpose in using a quotation from Adam Smith’s book The Theory of Moral Sentiments? to highlig
ht their knowledge of Scottish philosophers to prove that people are inherently dishonest to demonstrate that incentive is the driving force behind cheating to lend credibility and additional support to their conclusion
The correct answer should be <span>to lend credibility and additional support to their conclusion
Quoting famous books is usually done to support what you're saying, it's not about proving things or demonstrating it, it's rather to help make your hypothesis seem more legitimate. Highlighting your knowledge is not necessary and sounds a bit arrogant. </span>
