Does All Knowledge Come from Direct Observation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Does all knowledge come from direct observation?

• A)Yes, because all knowable things can be directly observed.
• B)Yes, because only direct observation is trustworthy.
• C)Yes, because it can only come from our own direct observations or those of others.
• D)No, because some knowledge comes from reasoning.
• E)No, because no knowledge comes from direct observation.

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Definitions:

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