pragmatism

• Doutrina filosófica que avalia teorias ou crenças pela eficácia de sua aplicação prática, bem como a atitude de lidar com as coisas de modo prático e sensato, em vez de seguir princípios ou teorias rígidas.

A philosophical doctrine that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application, or a general attitude of dealing with things in a practical and sensible way rather than following strict principles or theories.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formalscientific

   The philosophical approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

   Pragmatismo

   • Pragmatism argues that the truth of an idea is measured by its practical outcomes.
   • William James and Charles Sanders Peirce are key figures in pragmatism.
   • The theory of pragmatism influenced modern educational methods.

   Sinônimosexperimentalisminstrumentalism

2. Practical approachC1formal

   An approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

   Pragmatismo

   • Her pragmatism helped the company navigate the financial crisis.
   • He is known for his pragmatism in solving everyday problems.
   • Pragmatism often leads to more efficient decision-making.

   Sinônimoscommonsenseexpediencypracticalityrealism

   Antônimosabstractionismdogmatismidealismutopianism