James argues that when confronted with a genuine option between two propositions that cannot be decided on intellectual grounds, we must

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James's argument is that in situations where a decision between two propositions cannot be made on intellectual grounds, one should allow their emotions or passions to guide their choice. This is part of his philosophy on pragmatism and the "will to believe," where he suggests that in cases of genuine options that are live, forced, and momentous, and cannot be settled by intellectual means, it is permissible to decide based on emotional or passionate commitment.

James Argues That When Confronted with a Genuine Option Between