alleryEmpiricism holds that knowledge is created through what?
AObservation of nature
BDivine revelation
CHanded-down tradition
DCommon sense alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Observation of nature
1. Empiricism is central to the scientific method.
2. It holds that knowledge is created by a process involving observation.
3. Revelation, tradition and common sense are not accepted as sufficient.
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