Which statement best reflects Russell's conclusion about belief in an external world?
Answer & explanation
It can be rationally accepted while some possibility of error remains.
Russell distinguishes a well-organized belief from an indubitable deduction. He favors examining beliefs for coherence rather than abandoning them all because error is possible. The conclusion remains qualified.
The Problems of Philosophy
Chapter 2 · The Existence of Matter
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