【单选题】

It can be inferred from the passage that the author considers Newcomb's comments more irresponsible than Comte's for which of the following reasons
A．(A) Newcomb spoke on a subject in which he had almost no expertise.

B．(B) Newcomb made his assertions after the basic principle that suggested the contrary had been demonstrated.
C．(C) Newcomb was too willing to listen to those whose point of view was not sufficiently rigorous.
D．(D) Newcomb was disappointed not to be the first to announce the accomplishment of a feat previously thought impossible.