A Criterion for "Truth" That William James Adopted Early and Retained

question 38

Multiple Choice

A criterion for "truth" that William James adopted early and retained throughout his life was to accept as true

• A) ideas that it proved useful to believe in.
• B) only ideas that could not be doubted.
• C) only ideas that had been proven valid by experiment.
• D) only things that he had seen or experienced for himself.

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Definitions:

Perfected

In legal and financial contexts, describes a security interest or claim that has been legally established and recorded, making it enforceable against third parties.

Secured Party

A lender or creditor that has a claim on assets (collateral) of the borrower if the loan is not repaid according to agreed terms.

Collateral

Property or assets that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be seized if the loan is not repaid according to the agreed terms.

Consumer Goods

Products and commodities that are bought and used by individuals and households for personal or household consumption.