Which of the following best describes Vaihinger's attitude toward "fictions"??
a. ?They are acceptable in religion but not in science.
b. ?They are the greatest cause of human distress.
c. ?Without them, societal living would be impossible.
d. ?They represent a distorted reality created by sensations.
ANSWER:
c
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