prag·ma·tism (pr g m -t z m)n. 1. Philosophy A movement consisting of varying but associated theories, originally developed by Charles S. Peirce and William James and distinguished by the doctrine that the meaning of an idea or a proposition lies in its observable practical consequences. 2. A practical, matter-of-fact way of approaching or assessing situations or of solving problems. prag ma·tist n.prag ma·tistic adj. |
pragmatism [ˈprægməˌtɪzəm]
n
1. action or policy dictated by consideration of the immediate practical consequences rather than by theory or dogma
2. (Philosophy) Philosophy
a. the doctrine that the content of a concept consists only in its practical applicability
b. the doctrine that truth consists not in correspondence with the facts but in successful coherence with experience See also instrumentalism
pragmatist n & adj
pragmatistic adj
pragmatism
a philosophical system stressing practical consequences and values as standards by which the validity of concepts are to be determined. — pragmatist, n., adj. — pragmatistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy
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| Noun | 1. | pragmatism - (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value instrumentalism - a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy |
| 2. | pragmatism - the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth practicality - concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities |
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