Characterizing empirical reasoning as self-corrective means that the conclusions reached using empirical reasoning ________

(a) can be revised in the light of new findings
(b) are not reliable
(c) cannot be mistaken
(d) can be corrected to fit with political or religious beliefs


a

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a. true b. false

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A. humans, as well as household pets because they are valued by humans. B. all sentient beings because they are capable of experiencing pain and pleasure. C. humans because they are rational. D. only God because only God has a perfectly good will.

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