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Pioneered the philosophy of pragmatism. Emphasized the role of inquiry in the formation of beliefs, and introduced the pragmatic maxim which relates the meaning of concepts to practical consequences.

Heavily influenced by pragmatism and known for rejecting the traditional philosophical distinctions between truth and justification, knowledge and opinion, and reality and appearance in his neopragmatism.

His work in social psychology and symbolic interactionism was underpinned by pragmatism, exploring the development of the self and the mind through social interaction.

Known for Conceptual Pragmatism which blends aspects of pragmatism with modal logic, he emphasized the a priori nature of concepts, and how empirical experience informs their application.

Advanced pragmatic philosophy with his focus on education, democracy, and inquiry. Promoted the idea that learning through doing and experience is fundamental and criticized traditional educational methods.

A social philosopher and pragmatist, she emphasized social progress, applied her beliefs in civic action through the Hull House, and discussed how democracy could address social issues.

Proposed the philosophical approach known as 'direct realism' and 'pragmatic realism'. Argued against strict materialism and for the inextricable link between our understanding and the world.

Often considered the most significant figure in American philosophy, he contributed to pragmatism by emphasizing the practical application of ideas, truth as a working hypothesis, and religious experience as a validation of beliefs.