Peirce says, "The person who confesses that there is such a thing as truth, which is distinguished from falsehood simply by this, that if acted on it should, ..."
A) on full consideration, carry us to the point we aim at and not astray.
B) lead us to certainty.
C) take us to the mountaintop of understanding of all things and all truths.
D) lead us to be skeptical of all demonstrative proofs.

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Peirce is stating that truth can be distinguished from falsehood by the fact that if it is acted on, it should lead us in the direction we aim for and not lead us astray. This implies that truth is practical and can help us achieve our goals. Choice B is partly correct as truth may lead us to certainty, but it is not the only defining characteristic. Choices C and D are not supported by Peirce's statement.

Peirce Says, "The Person Who Confesses That There Is Such