Pragmatism Definition & Meaning

pragmatism
noun
  1. (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
  2. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

"Pragmatism" in song lyrics

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  • "the meaning of pragmatism"
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  • "about pragmatism"
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