pragmatism

[ prag-muh-tiz-uhm ]

/ ˈpræg məˌtɪz əm /

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noun

character or conduct that emphasizes practicality.

a philosophical movement or system having various forms, but generally stressing practical consequences as constituting the essential criterion in determining meaning, truth, or value.

Compare pragmaticism, instrumentalism.

Origin of pragmatism

First recorded in 1860–65; pragmat(ic) + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM pragmatism

prag·ma·tis·tic, adjectivean·ti·prag·ma·tism, noun

Words nearby pragmatism

pragmatic, pragmaticism, pragmatics, pragmatic sanction, pragmatic theory, pragmatism, pragmatist, Prague, Prague maneuver, Prague pelvis, Prague School

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Example sentences from the Web for pragmatism

Instead, pragmatism and strategic interests guide these initiatives.
Butterfly Effect: Putin, Xi Are Trumping America at Vaccine Diplomacy|Charu Kasturi|October 8, 2020|Ozy
De Robertis, an East Village mainstay, closes tomorrow—a moment for nostalgia, but also pragmatism.
De Robertis, a New York Great, Bids Farewell|Lizzie Crocker|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the more they speak, the more the two are bound by pragmatism.
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson (And Tolstoy and Dickens)|Samuel Fragoso|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Problematic ideological splits are usually rooted in principle—not pragmatism.
Why Is Progressive Hero Bill de Blasio Throwing Charter Schools Out of New York City?|Conor P. Williams|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At the same time, this focus on pragmatism is a tacit acknowledgment from the president.
The Flaw in My Brother’s Keeper|Jamelle Bouie|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, when it came to the use of violence, as with so much else in his life, Mandela opted for pragmatism over ideology.
Anger at the Heart of Nelson Mandela’s Violent Struggle|Christopher Dickey|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In one respect these particular lectures (afterwards published as his book on Pragmatism) stand alone in my recollection.
The Letters of William James, Vol. II|William James
This is the principle of Peirce, the principle of pragmatism.
Pragmatism|William James
Yet pragmatism must respect this way, for it has massive historic vindication.
Pragmatism|William James
You see that pragmatism can be called religious, if you allow that religion can be pluralistic or merely melioristic in type.
Pragmatism|William James
In pragmatism we met a new principle, the proposal to regard truth as a value.
The Problem of Truth|H. Wildon Carr

British Dictionary definitions for pragmatism

pragmatism

/ (ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm) /

noun

action or policy dictated by consideration of the immediate practical consequences rather than by theory or dogma

philosophy

the doctrine that the content of a concept consists only in its practical applicability
the doctrine that truth consists not in correspondence with the facts but in successful coherence with experienceSee also instrumentalism

Derived forms of pragmatism

pragmatist, noun, adjectivepragmatistic, adjective

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Cultural definitions for pragmatism

pragmatism

An approach to philosophy, primarily held by American philosophers, which holds that the truth or meaning of a statement is to be measured by its practical (i.e., pragmatic) consequences. William James and John Dewey were pragmatists.

Medical definitions for pragmatism

pragmatism

[ prăg′mə-tĭz′əm ]

n.

A way of approaching situations or solving problems that emphasizes practical applications and consequences.

Other words from pragmatism

prag•mat′ic (-măt′ĭk) adj.prag′ma•tist n.

单词	pragmatism
释义	pragmatism [ prag-muh-tiz-uhm ] / ˈpræg məˌtɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pragmatism ON THESAURUS.COM noun character or conduct that emphasizes practicality. a philosophical movement or system having various forms, but generally stressing practical consequences as constituting the essential criterion in determining meaning, truth, or value. Compare pragmaticism, instrumentalism. Origin of pragmatism First recorded in 1860–65; pragmat(ic) + -ism OTHER WORDS FROM pragmatism prag·ma·tis·tic, adjectivean·ti·prag·ma·tism, noun Words nearby pragmatism pragmatic, pragmaticism, pragmatics, pragmatic sanction, pragmatic theory, pragmatism, pragmatist, Prague, Prague maneuver, Prague pelvis, Prague School Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pragmatism Instead, pragmatism and strategic interests guide these initiatives. Butterfly Effect: Putin, Xi Are Trumping America at Vaccine Diplomacy\|Charu Kasturi\|October 8, 2020\|Ozy De Robertis, an East Village mainstay, closes tomorrow—a moment for nostalgia, but also pragmatism. De Robertis, a New York Great, Bids Farewell\|Lizzie Crocker\|December 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But the more they speak, the more the two are bound by pragmatism. The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson (And Tolstoy and Dickens)\|Samuel Fragoso\|October 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Problematic ideological splits are usually rooted in principle—not pragmatism. Why Is Progressive Hero Bill de Blasio Throwing Charter Schools Out of New York City?\|Conor P. Williams\|March 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At the same time, this focus on pragmatism is a tacit acknowledgment from the president. The Flaw in My Brother’s Keeper\|Jamelle Bouie\|February 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So, when it came to the use of violence, as with so much else in his life, Mandela opted for pragmatism over ideology. Anger at the Heart of Nelson Mandela’s Violent Struggle\|Christopher Dickey\|December 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In one respect these particular lectures (afterwards published as his book on Pragmatism) stand alone in my recollection. The Letters of William James, Vol. II\|William James This is the principle of Peirce, the principle of pragmatism. Pragmatism\|William James Yet pragmatism must respect this way, for it has massive historic vindication. Pragmatism\|William James You see that pragmatism can be called religious, if you allow that religion can be pluralistic or merely melioristic in type. Pragmatism\|William James In pragmatism we met a new principle, the proposal to regard truth as a value. The Problem of Truth\|H. Wildon Carr British Dictionary definitions for pragmatism pragmatism / (ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm) / noun action or policy dictated by consideration of the immediate practical consequences rather than by theory or dogma philosophy the doctrine that the content of a concept consists only in its practical applicability the doctrine that truth consists not in correspondence with the facts but in successful coherence with experienceSee also instrumentalism Derived forms of pragmatism pragmatist, noun, adjectivepragmatistic, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to pragmatism Celebrate The Season With These Words For CapricornsWith the holiday season comes Capricorn season, too! Celebrate the Capricorns in your life with an arsenal of vivid words to describe them. READ MORE Words related to pragmatism disdain, criterion, pretension, airs, superciliousness, presumption, self-love, snobbery, overconfidence, contumely, vainglory, swagger, hauteur, narcissism, haughtiness, condescension, assumption, egotism, loftiness, vanity Cultural definitions for pragmatism pragmatism An approach to philosophy, primarily held by American philosophers, which holds that the truth or meaning of a statement is to be measured by its practical (i.e., pragmatic) consequences. William James and John Dewey were pragmatists. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for pragmatism pragmatism [ prăg′mə-tĭz′əm ] n. A way of approaching situations or solving problems that emphasizes practical applications and consequences. Other words from pragmatism prag•mat′ic (-măt′ĭk) adj.prag′ma•tist n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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