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While Pragmatism leans heavily on the scientific method as a process for seeking truth, Rationalism often prioritizes a priori knowledge that can be attained without empirical investigation.

Pragmatism considers truth to be what works in practice, while Rationalism regards truth as independent of experience, inherent in logical reasoning.

William James, a key figure in Pragmatism, diverged from Rationalist views by promoting the idea that beliefs are valid when they are effective in navigating the world.

Pragmatism is generally uncommitted to or skeptical of metaphysical absolutes, preferring to focus on what's practical; Rationalism, conversely, often endorses certain metaphysical truths as foundational.

Pragmatism embraces the notion that knowledge and truth evolve through a process of adaptation and change, whereas Rationalism favors the idea of unchanging, universal truths accessible through reason.

Descartes, as a Rationalist, is known for 'Cogito, ergo sum,' emphasizing self-evident truths discovered by reason, contrasting with the pragmatic view that beliefs are validated through practical consequences.

The Pragmatic Maxim, introduced by Peirce, suggests the meaning of a concept lies in its observable consequences; nothing akin to this maxim exists in Rationalism which relies on logical coherence and innate knowledge.

Peirce, as a pragmatist, focused on the scientific method and fallibilism, differing from Rationalists who typically accentuate the role of reason in understanding the world.

Experience is central to Pragmatism as a source of knowledge and basis for truth, while Rationalism often minimizes experiential knowledge in favor of rational insight.

Rationalism posits that certain principles or ideas are innately known. Pragmatism denies this claim, arguing that ideas arise from experience and their worth is determined through application.

Pragmatism sees beliefs as guides to action that must prove their worth, whereas Rationalism views beliefs as reflections of objective reality derived through reasoning.

Rationalism, particularly in the form of Cartesian Dualism, posits a clear separation between mind and body. Pragmatism generally does not deal with this dichotomy, focusing instead on practical consequences of ideas in the lived experience.

Pragmatists believe knowledge is a tool for action and must prove its value in application, whereas Rationalists argue that knowledge stems from innate ideas and deductive reasoning.

Pragmatism is akin to empiricism in emphasizing practical results as a means to verify ideas, whereas Rationalism requires that ideas conform to logical principles.