Pragmatism

	Reference/Meaning	Formula
#1	A decision-making approach valuing prompt action in easy and expedient small steps, with a willingness to adapt or compromise so as to ensure some progress.	PH'1-L3
#2	Basis for ensuring survival when developing and holding purposes—to which the counterpart for progress is principles.	sPH6-G1uD
#3	Basis for ensuring development when being politically responsible—to which the counterpart ground state is principles.	PH'6C-sHG1uD
#4	Philosophical doctrine associated with the work of certain American philosophers, especially William James, C.S. Peirce and John Dewey.

 

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Last updated: 15-Jan-2014