James's position on the doctrine of free will was that
A) it had been proven by the latest scientific evidence.
B) it was an illusion that was refuted by science.
C) it could not be proven or disproven,so we should suspend judgment on the issue.
D) it could not be proven,but it should be believed because it made more sense out of life.

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James advocated for the belief in free will on pragmatic grounds, arguing that although it couldn't be scientifically proven, accepting free will made life more meaningful and was thus a more useful belief to hold.

James's Position on the Doctrine of Free Will Was That