Pragmaticism
the pragmatist philosophy of C. S. Peirce, chiefly a theory of meaning: so called by him to distinguish it from the pragmatism of William James.
Historical Examples
Many components of Leibniz’s system, of Descartes’ rationalism, and Peirce’s pragmaticism can be mentioned.
The Civilization of Illiteracy Mihai Nadin
n.
1865, “officiousness,” from pragmatic + -ism. From 1905 as a term in philosophy by American philosopher C.S. Peirce (1839-1914).
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