A Major Problem with Commonsense Proverbs Is That They Often

question 102

Multiple Choice

A major problem with commonsense proverbs is that they often coexist with their complete opposite. This violates which principle of critical thinking?

• A)Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
• B)Falsifiability
• C)Occam's Razor
• D)Replicability

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