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    pragmatism
    /ˈpraɡmətɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. a pragmatic attitude or policy: "ideology had been tempered with pragmatism"
    • 2. an approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

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  2. www.britannica.com › topic › pragmatism-philosophyPragmatism | Definition, History, & Examples | Britannica

    May 13, 2024 · Pragmatism is a school of philosophy that emphasizes the practicality, usefulness, and workability of ideas, policies, and proposals. It originated in the United States in the 20th century and influenced various fields of study, such as law, education, politics, and linguistics.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRAGMATISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Pragmatism is the quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories, ideas, or rules. Learn more about the meaning, history, and usage of pragmatism with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pragmatismPragmatism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Pragmatism is a practical approach to problems and affairs, or an American movement in philosophy that tests truth by practical consequences. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related entries of pragmatism.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PragmatismPragmatism - Wikipedia

    Pragmatism. Scientific method. Methods. Tools and software. Philosophy portal. v. t. e. Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that views language and thought as tools for prediction, problem solving, and action, rather than describing, representing, or mirroring reality.

  7. www.thecollector.com › what-is-pragmatism-philosophyWhat Is Pragmatism? (Philosophy, History, Notable Proponents)

    Oct 22, 2023 · Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that prioritizes practical consequences over abstract principles. Learn about its origins, main features, notable thinkers, and misconceptions.

  8. philosophyterms.com › pragmatismPragmatism: Explanation and Examples

    Pragmatism is a philosophical school of thought that sees words as tools for action, not as expressions of eternal truths. Learn how pragmatism contrasts with positivism, how it applies to law and ethics, and how it emerged from the American experience.

  9. plato.stanford.edu › entries › pragmatismPragmatism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

    Aug 16, 2008 · Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that – very broadly – understands knowing the world as inseparable from agency within it.