Examples of 'pragmatism' in a sentence

Meaning of "pragmatism"

pragmatism (noun) - a philosophical approach or ideology that emphasizes practicality, realism, and utility in determining beliefs, truth, and meaning, often focusing on the consequences of actions and ideas rather than abstract principles or theories
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  • The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
  • The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.
  • The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.
  • The habit of interfering in other people's affairs; meddlesomeness.

How to use "pragmatism" in a sentence

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Pragmatism was called for in what were uncertain times.
Radical ideas and pragmatism need to be balanced.
Pragmatism might be an even more accurate term.
So his apparent pragmatism should come as no surprise.
Pragmatism and individualism have won out.
There is a need for pragmatism and realism.
Pragmatism must not give way to cynicism.
The fatal weakness of pragmatism is overcome by revelation.
Pragmatism is the new word of the day.
Elizabeth is aghast at such pragmatism in matters of love.
I think pragmatism has prevailed in this case.
Syria therefore exercises pragmatism in such instances.
This pragmatism remained throughout his career.
Keeping a balance between pragmatism and perfectionism.
Pragmatism is the intelligent application of theory to practice.

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A little bit of pragmatism would also do us good.
Pragmatism will not get you there.
I see it more as pragmatism then anything else.
Pragmatism is key to getting out of the crisis.
I admire his pragmatism and his courage.
Pragmatism sometimes dictates that detours are unavoidable.
This is due to pragmatism more than anything.
Pragmatism and efficiency are our distinctive signs.
Which means it is not pragmatism but utilitarianism.
This pragmatism is actually a good old legend.
Apply a healthy mix of pragmatism and possibility.
Pragmatism is the only thing that works.
It is clear to me that pragmatism wins in this case.
Pragmatism worked better than ideological rigidity.
It cares more about pragmatism than truth.
Pragmatism is what makes great political movements.
Strategies should be approached on the basis of pragmatism.
This was the pragmatism of the old sorcerers.
He showed that with a large level of pragmatism.
But political pragmatism was the primary motivator.
Their strengths include flexibility and pragmatism.
Pragmatism have enabled us to break into the.
James later developed his philosophy of pragmatism.
Pragmatism and naturalism of his mature philosophy.
The book can be seen as a criticism of pragmatism.
Pragmatism is the theme of their sacred ways.
Partly this change had to do with pragmatism.
Pragmatism in trade and industrial policy.
His one fault seems to be extreme pragmatism.
This pragmatism has mostly been preserved to this day.
Our consulting offer is differentiated by its pragmatism.
A good balance between pragmatism and emotions.
He was one of the founders of the philosophy of pragmatism.
It also enthrones a relentless pragmatism in church planning.
It is particularly charaterized by its speed and pragmatism.

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