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pragmatism
Definition
- Pragmatism is a distinctly American philosophy that aims to uncover practical knowledge—knowledge that works in a particular situation. The acquired knowledge is evaluated by reference to its problem-solving capacity in everyday life rather than its universal applicability, which makes pragmatism a fruitful tool for action researchers. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Action Research; Pragmatism]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/pragmatism
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