Pragmatism
by Tanja Tuulikki Välisalo
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Pragmatism stresses the practical nature of knowledge, that the meaning of as idea in its observable practical consequences.
- includes various orientations sharing principles on action and practice in doing research, defining aims for the research and producing knowledge
Pragmatism is a contrast orientation to rationalism.
Links to more information:
Pragmatism. New World Encyclopedia.
McDermid, Douglas, 2006. Pragmatism. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.