Peirce claims that throughout history one of the chief means of upholding theological and political doctrines has been the use of the method of fixing belief called the ...
A) method of creation.
B) method of science.
C) method of tenacity.
D) method of authority.

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Peirce argues that the method of authority, which appeals to tradition, expert opinion, or divine inspiration, has been used throughout history to uphold theological and political doctrines. This method relies on external sources of authority rather than individual inquiry or critical thinking, and can lead to dogmatism and resistance to new ideas.

Peirce Claims That Throughout History One of the Chief Means