Read this passage: predicting the future could be more than a pastime it might be an ethical imperative. many philosophers, sociologists, political theorists, and historians take seriously the notion that we can and should reflect on our futures. in fact this desire to consider what lies ahead may be the very feature that separates our species for other living beings. using the context of the passage, what is the most likely meaning of the word notion? a) desire b) quotient c) item d) idea

D) idea.

Explanation:  The connotation of a word is the meaning given by the context or even by the readers (or listeners) based on their emotions or personal experiences. In the given passage about the importance of thinking in one's future, the word "notion" have the connotatio of "idea" it says that many philosophers, sociologists, political theorists, and historians take seriously having the idea that we can reflect on our futures.

d

explanation:

choose from these types:

the innocent

the orphan

the hero

the caregiver

the explorer

the rebel