Haack says that one obstacle to inquiry can be a failure of will. An example of a failure of will might be
A) Not wanting to hear that your conclusions are wrong because you have to redo your work.
B) Collecting enough evidence for a conviction without caring who committed the crime.
C) Half-heartedly researching a question because finding the answer means your funding runs out.
D) All of the above.

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Each option describes a scenario where the pursuit of truth or the completion of an inquiry is hindered by a lack of willingness to face the consequences, be it redoing work, losing funding, or facing the truth about a crime. This aligns with Haack's notion of a failure of will as an obstacle to inquiry.

Haack Says That One Obstacle to Inquiry Can Be a Failure