Student: The publications of Professor Vallejo on the origins of glassblowing have reopened the debate among historians over whether glassblowing originated in Egypt or elsewhere. If Professor Vallejo is correct, there is insufficient evidence for claiming, as most historians have done for many years, that glassblowing began in Egypt. So, despite the fact that the traditional view is still maintained by the majority of historians, if Professor Vallejo is correct, we must conclude that glassblowing originated elsewhere.
Question: Which one of the following is an error in the student's reasoning?
Options:
A. It draws a conclusion that conflicts with the majority opinion of experts, B. It presupposes the truth of Professor Vallejo's claims, C. It fails to provide criteria for determining adequate historical evidence, D. It mistakes the majority view for the traditional view, E. It confuses inadequate evidence for truth with evidence for falsity
Answer: E