The philosopher Bertrand Russell asserts that the passionate holding of an opinion is a sure sign of…
A) A lack of reasons to support the opinion
B) Commitment
C) Morality
D) Weakness of mind

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Russell suggests that when someone holds an opinion passionately, it often indicates they lack substantial reasons or evidence to support it, hence they resort to passion as a means of persuasion or self-conviction.

The Philosopher Bertrand Russell Asserts That the Passionate Holding of an Opinion