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Pragmatism: 'Ethics must be practical, serving the greatest good for the greatest number.' Existentialism: 'Ethics are subjective, and each individual must navigate their own moral path.'

Pragmatism: 'Despair can be overcome by focusing on outcomes and practical solutions.' Existentialism: 'Despair is an inherent part of the human condition that must be confronted directly.'

Pragmatism: 'Reality is what we can agree upon based on shared experiences and practical effects.' Existentialism: 'While there may be shared aspects of reality, individual perception is paramount.'

Pragmatism: 'Alienation can be mitigated by engagement in community and democratic processes.' Existentialism: 'Alienation is rooted in individual existence, and its acknowledgment is crucial for authentic living.'

Pragmatism: 'Meaning is found in the consequences of our actions and the progress they bring.' Existentialism: 'Meaning is self-created, despite the inherent meaninglessness of the universe.'

Pragmatism: 'Choice should be guided by the outcomes and effects it has.' Existentialism: 'Yet one must choose without assurance of the outcomes, embracing the absurd.'

Pragmatism: 'Authenticity matters if it contributes to better society.' Existentialism: 'Authenticity is an end in itself, vital to human freedom and dignity.'

Pragmatism: 'What matters is the reality we can perceive and interact with.' Existentialism: 'True, but existence precedes essence; we define our essence through living.'

Pragmatism: 'Life may seem absurd, but we can still create meaning through action.' Existentialism: 'Acknowledging the absurd is the first step in finding authentic personal meaning.'

Pragmatism: 'The concept of God only has value if it leads to practical and ethical outcomes.' Existentialism: 'God or no God, individuals must still grapple with their own existence and choose their path.'

Pragmatism: 'Individuals are important as agents of change and innovation.' Existentialism: 'And yet, every individual must confront their own freedom and the angst that comes with it.'

Pragmatism: 'The individual and society are co-creative processes.' Existentialism: 'While society influences, the individual must still assert their own meaning.'

Pragmatism: 'Subjective experiences can be validated through intersubjective verification.' Existentialism: 'Intersubjectivity cannot capture the depths of individual isolation and despair.'

Pragmatism: 'Truth is what works in practice and what we can agree upon.' Existentialism: 'But isn't truth also about individual authenticity and subjective experience?'