As a Way of Fixing Belief, Peirce's a Priori Method

question 48

Multiple Choice

As a way of fixing belief, Peirce's a priori method relies heavily on

• A)belief perseverance
• B)drawing conclusions from making systematic observations of nature
• C)relying on the expertise of others
• D)convincing others through logical arguments

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