Explaining a cultural feature by saying it is "traditional"
A) is incorrect because, by definition, traditions are not cultural features.
B) is a generally productive way to think.
C) helps us to understand the "why" of a question.
D) is unsatisfactory because it is a tautology.

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Explaining a cultural feature as "traditional" is unsatisfactory because it is a tautology; it doesn't provide any new information or insight into why the feature exists, merely stating that it is because it is.

Explaining a Cultural Feature by Saying It Is "Traditional