Which of the following is FALSE concerning the use of tradition in inquiry?
A)It helps avoid the task of starting from scratch in our search for regularities
B)It demonstrates that knowledge is cumulative
C)The jumping off part for the development of knowledge is often the inherited body of information
D)It enables us to seek a different understanding of what we all know to be true
E)All of these choices are TRUE

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The statement "It enables us to seek a different understanding of what we all know to be true" is false, as the use of tradition in inquiry typically reinforces existing beliefs rather than seeking to challenge them.

Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning the Use of Tradition