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QuizMultiple Choice

Unit 6: The Rise of Modern Western Philosophy — Final exam

Question 36 • Philosophy: The Big Picture

What is the BEST interpretation of the idea that “the truth of ideas must be assessed by observing how the ideas actually affect people”?

Answer
A
If you seek truth, you must first have a good idea.
B
There is no way to tell the truth about ideas until they fail.
C
Ideas cannot be evaluated until there is proof of their outcome.
D
Truth only exists in the realm of ideas and is not observable.

Explanation

The statement says that an idea’s truth should be judged by observing its real effects on people. That means we need evidence of what happens when the idea is put into practice, which is closest to choice C, “Ideas cannot be evaluated until there is proof of their outcome.”

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