单选题 In the second paragraph, why is the word "greater" in italics?

A、 Because the pleasure a person can experience in the present will always be regarded as the most important.
B、 Because the author is insisting on the falsity and inner opposition of the statement.
C、 Because the extent or impact of the satisfaction felt by an individual is paramount.
D、 Because the author is using the superlative as a general term of approval.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】文章中已经指出，这个观点是自相矛盾的，所以斜体的目的应该是为了强调这句话其实是不正确的。