When we call an idea 'true,' the pragmatic theory of truth holds, what we are really saying is that the idea in question is a useful one for us

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


true

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A. Digambara B. Shvetambara C. Terapanthi D. Sthanakavasi

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According to James, in which of the following situations is the decision not to believe as much a decision based on passion as the decision to believe?

A) genuine options that cannot be decided by the evidence B) genuine options that can be decided by the evidence C) questions about matters of empirical fact D) all issues of science

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