In discussing the merits of religious rationalism and fideism, the text pointed out that

a. rationalism has the advantage that it has been held by the majority of philosophers.
b. fideism has the advantage that it has been held by the majority of religious persons.
c. the rationalist has the advantage that his or her evidence can be publicly discussed and evaluated.
d. the fideist has the advantage that his or her postion is self-authenticating and carries its own evidence with it.


c. the rationalist has the advantage that his or her evidence can be publicly discussed and evaluated.

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What will be an ideal response?

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