Pragmatism

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
§2: (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
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