Logic: The Art of Thinking

Assignment

The Fixation of Belief

Submit your responses to the questions below by the date indicated in the course calendar
A. What are the four methods for fixing our beliefs according to Charles Sanders Peirce in his essay "The Fixation of Belief."?

B. Describe each of them and be somewhat extensive in your description of the methods.

It would be particularly good if you would illustrate each from your own experience with your own behavior or the behavior of those you know or know about.

C. State which Peirce preferred and the reasons for that preference. 

Be extensive in your description of the methods.

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