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Pragmatism emphasizes the practical consequences of beliefs from "summary" of The Philosophy Book by DK

Pragmatism is a philosophical approach that places a strong emphasis on the practical consequences of beliefs. According to this perspective, the value of an idea lies in its ability to produce desirable outcomes in the real world. In other words, pragmatists are less concerned with the abstract truth of a proposition and more interested in how it can be applied to improve people's lives. This pragmatic focus on practical consequences can be seen in the way that pragmatists evaluate the worth of beliefs. Rather than relying on abstract reasoning or metaphysical speculation, pragmatists emphasize the importance of testing ideas in real-world situations. They argue that the true test of a belief is whether it can be put into practice effectively and whether it leads to positive outcomes. For pragmatists, the value of a belief is not determined by its conformity to some external sta...
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