Pragmatism
noun
The belief that practical actions are more important than ideas or theories.
Her pragmatism is often admired as she prefers practical solutions instead of theoretical ones.
Often appears as...
- philosophical pragmatism
- political pragmatism
noun
A philosophy that evaluates beliefs based on their practical consequences and effects.
Pragmatism as a philosophy argues that the truth or meaning of an idea or a concept lies in its observable practical results.
Often appears as...
- american pragmatism
- classical pragmatism
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Academic
noun
The belief that practical actions are more important than ideas or theories.
Her pragmatism is often admired as she prefers practical solutions instead of theoretical ones.
Often appears as...
- philosophical pragmatism
- political pragmatism
noun
A philosophy that evaluates beliefs based on their practical consequences and effects.
Pragmatism as a philosophy argues that the truth or meaning of an idea or a concept lies in its observable practical results.
Often appears as...
- american pragmatism
- classical pragmatism
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Action Over Theory
Emphasizes doing things over discussing or thinking about them.
His pragmatism led him to fix the leak immediately rather than debate the best method.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Solving
Focuses on finding practical solutions to real-life problems.
In business, pragmatism is vital for solving unexpected challenges quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Idealism
Avoids perfect but impractical ideas in favor of workable solutions.
She showed pragmatism by choosing a simple, effective design over a fancier, impractical one.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Over Theory
Emphasizes doing things over discussing or thinking about them.
His pragmatism led him to fix the leak immediately rather than debate the best method.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Solving
Focuses on finding practical solutions to real-life problems.
In business, pragmatism is vital for solving unexpected challenges quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Idealism
Avoids perfect but impractical ideas in favor of workable solutions.
She showed pragmatism by choosing a simple, effective design over a fancier, impractical one.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Over Theory
Emphasizes doing things over discussing or thinking about them.
His pragmatism led him to fix the leak immediately rather than debate the best method.
Pro Tip 2/3Problem Solving
Focuses on finding practical solutions to real-life problems.
In business, pragmatism is vital for solving unexpected challenges quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Idealism
Avoids perfect but impractical ideas in favor of workable solutions.
She showed pragmatism by choosing a simple, effective design over a fancier, impractical one.
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She was this brutal pragmatism. She taught me so many lessons, but the most important lesson was that every single day she told me, "Mellody, you can be anything." And because of those words, I would wake up at the crack of dawn, and because of those words,
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Ethical dilemma: Who...
but could you really go on living that lie? According to a theory of the ethics of belief called pragmatism, these kinds of practical considerations can sometimes make it right to believe something even without strong evidence.
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The Latin America that...
to overcome the trends of their own past - a revolution of pragmatism and common sense Latin America is changing its own
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Color blind or color...
She was this brutal pragmatism. She taught me so many lessons, but the most important lesson was that every single day she told me, "Mellody, you can be anything." And because of those words, I would wake up at the crack of dawn, and because of those words,
Video examples
Ethical dilemma: Who...
but could you really go on living that lie? According to a theory of the ethics of belief called pragmatism, these kinds of practical considerations can sometimes make it right to believe something even without strong evidence.
Video examples
The Latin America that...
to overcome the trends of their own past - a revolution of pragmatism and common sense Latin America is changing its own
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Rhett McLaughlin
American Entertainer
We haven't shed our engineering pragmatism, so we accomplish things in the simplest manner possible. It helps with budget, obviously. We're not getting rich off web video, and we're supporting two families with our income, so we need to keep as much of the budget to ourselves.
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David Miliband
British Politician
I abhor anything that constitutes torture. Water-boarding, it's perfectly clear to me it is torture. I never supported extraordinary rendition to torture, always said that Guantanamo should be closed. There is no clash of ideals and pragmatism there.
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Bono
Irish Singer
You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. It's very real. It's very strong.
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Dominic Cummings
British Public Servant
Action requires focus and priorities and these inherently require compromises and pragmatism.
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Keith Ellison
American Politician
Pragmatism is not always a good thing. Experience is not always a good thing.
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Nicky Morgan
British Politician
Conservative politics are about pragmatism, realism and stability.
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Ben Miller
English Comedian
I'd rather sink with a bad theory than swim with muddy pragmatism.
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Danny Strong
American Actor
Idealism loses to pragmatism when it comes to winning elections.
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Jerry Falwell
American Clergyman
I'm well aware of the pragmatism of politics.
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David Berman
American Musician
Pragmatism and romance are sort of opposites.
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Rhett McLaughlin
American Entertainer
We haven't shed our engineering pragmatism, so we accomplish things in the simplest manner possible. It helps with budget, obviously. We're not getting rich off web video, and we're supporting two families with our income, so we need to keep as much of the budget to ourselves.
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David Miliband
British Politician
I abhor anything that constitutes torture. Water-boarding, it's perfectly clear to me it is torture. I never supported extraordinary rendition to torture, always said that Guantanamo should be closed. There is no clash of ideals and pragmatism there.
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Bono
Irish Singer
You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. It's very real. It's very strong.
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Dominic Cummings
British Public Servant
Action requires focus and priorities and these inherently require compromises and pragmatism.
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Keith Ellison
American Politician
Pragmatism is not always a good thing. Experience is not always a good thing.
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Nicky Morgan
British Politician
Conservative politics are about pragmatism, realism and stability.
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Ben Miller
English Comedian
I'd rather sink with a bad theory than swim with muddy pragmatism.
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Danny Strong
American Actor
Idealism loses to pragmatism when it comes to winning elections.
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Jerry Falwell
American Clergyman
I'm well aware of the pragmatism of politics.
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David Berman
American Musician
Pragmatism and romance are sort of opposites.
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