HyperDic: pragmatism

English > 2 senses of the word pragmatism:
NOUNcognitionpragmatism(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
attributepragmatism, realismthe attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring / favoring practicality and literal truth
pragmatism > pronunciation
Soundsprae'gmahtih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > pragmatism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value.
CategoryphilosophyThe rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
NarrowerinstrumentalismA system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success
Broaderphilosophical doctrine, philosophical theoryA doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
Spanishpragmatismo
Catalanpragmatisme
Adjectivespragmatic, pragmaticalof or concerning the theory of pragmatism
Nounspragmatistan adherent of philosophical pragmatism
English > pragmatism: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring / favoring practicality and literal truth.
Synonymrealism
Broaderpracticalityconcerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
Spanishpragmatismo, realismo
Catalanrealisme
Adjectivespragmatic, pragmaticalconcerned with practical matters
pragmaticguided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
Nounspragmatista person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
pragmatistan adherent of philosophical pragmatism

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