The author refers to the ancient Greek philosophers to:

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A.
indicate the various similarities between their thinking and Pinker's conclusions.
B.
reveal gaps in Pinker's discussion of the importance of ethical considerations in rational behaviour.
C.
show how dreams and visions have for centuries influenced subconscious behaviour and pathbreaking inventions.
D.
highlight the influence of their thinking on the development of Pinker's arguments.

Option B is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

Easy question. Refer to the lines, 'The role of moral and ethical education in promoting rational behavior is also underexplored. Pinker recognizes that rationality "is not just a cognitive virtue but a moral one." But this profoundly important point, one subtly explored by ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, doesn't really get developed'. Option B is the correct choice.