Some Detractors Have Criticized James's Argument for the Religious Hypothesis

question 23

Multiple Choice

Some detractors have criticized James's argument for the religious hypothesis on the grounds that __________.

• A) the religious hypothesis does not really present us with a forced option
• B) it is wrong to believe anything upon insufficient evidence
• C) the claims of religion can be decided by argument and evidence
• D) the religious hypothesis does not really present us with a momentous option

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Definitions:

Vigilance

The act or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Electrically Charged

Having an excess or deficiency of electrons, resulting in the ability to exert an electromagnetic force on other charged objects.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain and the nervous system, cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, sending motor commands to our muscles, and transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between.

At Rest

A state where an object or individual is not in motion and is devoid of external forces acting upon it.