A major problem with commonsense proverbs is that they often coexist with their complete opposite. This violates which principle of critical thinking?
A) Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
B) Falsifiability
Correct. Because the proverbs are true no matter which way you present them, they cannot be demonstrated to be wrong. This violates the critical thinking principle of falsifiability.
C) Occam's Razor
Incorrect. Occam's Razor is a concept that suggests that the simplest explanation for an event is usually the correct one.
D) Replicability
Answer: B
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