pragmatism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophy that emphasizes practicality and action over abstract theory and idealism.

  - "Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that focuses on practical solutions to real-world problems."
  - "The pragmatic approach to politics prioritizes action over ideology."

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Antonyms

contemplation , idealism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pragmatism
agmatism , dramatism , histrionism

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Variants

List of all variants of pragmatism that leads to same result
pragmatism , pragmatisms , pragmatist , pragmatistic , pragmatists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word ‘pragmatikos’, meaning ‘practical’ or ‘dealing with matters’, pragmatism emerged as a philosophical movement in the late 19th century in the United States.

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Trivia

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1. Pragmatism was a popular philosophical movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.

2. William James, one of the most famous proponents of pragmatism, was also a pioneering figure in the field of psychology.

3. Pragmatism has been influential in various fields, including education, politics, and social reform.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pragmaticism: A term coined by William James to describe the philosophical approach he developed, which emphasizes the practical implications of ideas.

2. Instrumentalism: A related philosophical position that emphasizes the practical use of theories and concepts, rather than their theoretical foundations.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. To put it rather more crudely, he is trying to sell his integrationist and reformist agenda using traditionalist legal wrappings. It is, of course, this "pragmatism", which sometimes comes across as slippery casuistry, that so annoys his critics.

   - Malise Ruthven,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},16 Aug. 2007

2. … compromise (or better yet, its spirit) symbolizes the necessary "pragmatism" expected of politics in a pluralist society.

   - Jack N. Rakove,{it}Original Meanings … {/it},1996

3. These are books without slogans, manuals that favor subtlety over simplicity, moderation over bombast, "pragmatism" over ideology.

   - Jonathan Tepperman,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},16 Oct 2005

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Culture

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Pragmatism has had a significant impact on American culture and philosophy, particularly in the fields of education, politics, and social reform. Notable figures associated with pragmatism include John Dewey, William James, and Charles Sanders Peirce.

How to Memorize "pragmatism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a practical person, focused on finding solutions to real-world problems.
   - Visualize a toolbox, filled with practical solutions to various problems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of practicality and action.
   - Think of practical philosophers or thinkers when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'P' in pragmatism stands for practical.
   - Use the acronym 'P.R.A.G.M.A.' to remember the key aspects of pragmatism: Practical, Realistic, Applied, Grounded, Methodical, Action-oriented.

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