Pragmatism

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#1 Loosely: an approach valuing prompt action in easy small steps, with a willingness to adapt or compromise so as to ensure some progress.  
#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