Some critics have taken issue with Peirce's view of truth on the grounds that it __________.
A) is impractical
B) is possible to devise multiple hypotheses to account for the same evidence
C) conflicts with current scientific practice
D) is inherently relativistic

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Peirce's view of truth, which is related to his pragmatic philosophy, suggests that truth is what would be agreed upon in the long run by scientific inquiry. Critics argue that multiple hypotheses can explain the same evidence, challenging the idea of a single, ultimate truth.

Some Critics Have Taken Issue with Peirce's View of Truth