According to generally accepted definition, pragmatism is philosophy that ignores the importance of theoretical discussion, but emphasizes importance of final effect.
There were a few theories with so many opponents. Sincerely, I don't see what is so bad in desire for final effect of some action, to be emphasized. Speaking about theoretical discussion, by my thinking, it is important only if it is just a step toward the practical solution. If we prolong theoretical discussion with no practical reason, it becomes gluttonous of energy.
What you also can hear about pragmatism is that, it is a connection, a bridge, a compromise between optimism and pessimism. My book, "Mind Purification", deals with that subject.
I believe that idea of pragmatism is the best one that twentieth century has brought to us. Pragmatism is not the special philosophical direction, but the fulcrum from where we could look at the other philosophical directions and to explain their influences based on effect of these philosophies. Book, "Steps of Pragmatism", is based on that idea.
I will not praise the pragmatism, but I will speak to you about some sociological and philosophical topics on the base of their products.


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