Existentialism can be used to rationalize evil: if one does not like the ... ...

Existentialism can be used to rationalize evil: if one does not like the rules of society and has no conscience, he may use existentialism as a means of ___________ a set of beliefs that are advantageous to him but injurious to others.
(A) thwarting
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Nova Reading G: Sentence Completion 1

 
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Posted: 12/01/2015 01:20
Why isn't C the answer as well
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Posted: 12/01/2015 01:32
Hi Mohammad,

Choice C is possible, but Choice D is a better fit: 'rationalize' means to justify, but without validity.

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