Asked by Ngo Cao Nguyen (K13_HCM) on May 21, 2024
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By tying rationality to the coherence of our knowledge and lives too closely, we run the risk of
A) disproving the two-world assumption.
B) being forced to return to the correspondence theory of truth.
C) being forced to accept even bizarre ways of thinking as rational.
D) disconnecting reason and emotion.
Coherence
The property of being a unified whole, with all elements fitting together well.
Rationality
The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic; typically applied in the context of human decision-making processes that are logical, sensible, and based on clear thinking or reason.
- Deliberate on the theories of truth (correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic) and their implications for discerning rationality, relativism, and skepticism.
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MK
Molly KekanaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If we tie rationality too closely to the coherence of our knowledge and lives, we may be forced to accept even bizarre ways of thinking as rational. This is because coherence can be achieved even with false beliefs if they are consistently held. Therefore, we must be careful not to accept coherence as the only criterion for rationality.
Learning Objectives
- Deliberate on the theories of truth (correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic) and their implications for discerning rationality, relativism, and skepticism.