James says, "The thesis I defend is this: Our passional nature not only lawfully may, but must, decide an option between propositions, whenever it is a genuine option that cannot by its nature be decided on intellectual grounds."

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James is stating that when there is a genuine option that cannot be decided on intellectual grounds, our passional nature (emotional or instinctual nature) must decide the option. Therefore, the statement is true.

James Says, "The Thesis I Defend Is This: Our Passional