Which of the Following Is True About Relying on Authority

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about relying on authority as a way of searching for the truth?

• A)the authority could be wrong
• B)it is a problem for nonscientists but not for scientists
• C)it is almost certain that the authority's knowledge is based on subjective experience only
• D)authority should seldom if ever be believed-people should discover things for themselves

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