Haack Says That One Obstacle to Inquiry Can Be a Failure

question 110

Multiple Choice

Haack says that one obstacle to inquiry can be a failure of will. An example of a failure of will might be

• A) Not wanting to hear that your conclusions are wrong because you have to redo your work.
• B) Collecting enough evidence for a conviction without caring who committed the crime.
• C) Half-heartedly researching a question because finding the answer means your funding runs out.
• D) All of the above.

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