pragmatism; practical-minded approach
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pragmatism; a mindset that judges things and guides actions based on practical utility and immediate benefit
Often describes an attitude that prioritizes practical results over abstract principles or long-term ideals. Can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation depending on context.
His outlook on life has always been pragmatic.
We must oppose pragmatism in our work and stick to principles.
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This pragmatic attitude causes him to only look at immediate interests.
noun
Pragmatism (a Western philosophical movement, associated with William James and John Dewey, that denies the objectivity of truth and asserts that truth is determined by practical consequences and utility)
technicalRefers specifically to the philosophical school founded by Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this context, it is a technical philosophical term.
Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that arose in the United States at the end of the 19th century.
Dewey and James are both representative figures of Pragmatism.
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Pragmatism emphasizes the view that 'whatever is useful is true'.
Some people believe that Pragmatism places excessive emphasis on instrumental rationality.