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mpobi80

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William James is the most important representative of _____, the school of thought that claims that what is true is what works.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

As far as what counts as an acceptable explanation, James _____.
 
  A. argues we must allow only scientific, empirical facts
  B. specifically rules out internal, subjective feelings
  C. argues we must allow only subjective human responses
  D. accepts the importance of logic and science, but allows subjective human responses



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: pragmatism

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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