James says, "Our belief in truth itself, for instance, that there is a truth, and that our minds and it are made for each other-what is it but ..."
A) a belief based on scientific evidence.
B) a passionate affirmation of desire.
C) an opinion resulting from reflection.
D) an error of exclusion.

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James is suggesting that our belief in truth is not based on scientific evidence, reflection or exclusion. Instead, he argues that it is a passionate affirmation of desire - a belief that we hold because we want it to be true, not because of any objective evidence.

James Says, "Our Belief in Truth Itself, for Instance, That