What did Holmes believe was the "best test of truth"?
Scientific method
Judicial review
Power of thought in the market
Religious faith
Answer
Holmes believed that the "Power of thought in the market" was the best test of truth. He argued that the value of an idea or a theory is ultimately determined by its success in the marketplace of ideas. If an idea is truly valid, it will eventually gain acceptance and become widely adopted, even if it initially encounters resistance or skepticism.
Justice Unveiled: A Quiz on Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
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