Relying on Peirce's a priori method as a way of fixing belief is illustrated by which of the following statements?
A)Because all events have causes, there must be some First Cause greater than all the rest
B)My country, right or wrong
C)Nothing will ever convince me that men have been on the moon
D)Of course it's right-it was in the book

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Peirce's a priori method involves fixing beliefs based on what seems agreeable to reason, independent of experience. The statement about a First Cause reflects reasoning based on logical deduction rather than empirical evidence.

Relying on Peirce's a Priori Method as a Way of Fixing