Which of the following statements is NOT true of tradition as an alternative source of knowledge?
A) It is a special case of authority.
B) It may begin as simple prejudice.
C) It means that you believe something to be true because "it's the way things have always been."
D) It can become distorted as it is passed on, to the point where it is no longer true.
E) It is the same as common sense.

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Tradition is not the same as common sense. Common sense is based on practical experience and observation, whereas tradition often has a cultural or historical basis.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of Tradition