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Philosophy of John Dewey that considers ideas and thoughts as instruments for action and problem-solving.

Intellectual stance admitting that any belief may in principle be mistaken, highlighting the continuous pursuit of truth.

Philosophical doctrine suggesting that experience includes both the relations and contents of phenomena.

Idea that all knowledge is rooted in immediate experience and that no idea or belief is justified unless it works in practice.

A term coined by Peirce to distinguish his own thought from 'pragmatism' as it was being used to refer to other philosophies he did not endorse.

Truth is viewed as a product of the practical outcomes of beliefs, and is thus ever-evolving.

Perspective that the world can be improved by human effort, embodying a positive link between knowledge and action.

Belief in pragmatism that there are no fundamental dichotomies or breaks in nature, everything is interconnected.

The notion in pragmatism that all ideas and theories should be tested via experimentation and experience.

A pedagogical movement advocating for education based on the interests and needs of students, inspired by Dewey's pragmatic philosophy.

20th-century philosopher associated with an updated version of pragmatism called 'neopragmatism,' advocating for the abandonment of traditional philosophical pursuits.

Founder of pragmatism and believed in the process of inquiry as a method for attaining beliefs.

Promoted pragmatism as a method for analyzing concepts and truths by their practical consequences.

Guiding principle of pragmatism proposing that the meaning of concepts lies in their observable practical effects.

Philosophical view that morality is context-dependent and subjective, aligning with pragmatism's emphasis on practical consequences.

Approach to the concept of truth that rejects substantive theories and sees truth as a mere semantic or logical device within human language.

Collective process of reflective and collaborative inquiry, as recommended by Charles Sanders Peirce for scientific investigation.

Peirce's theory suggesting that thought is initiated by the irritation of doubt and ceases when belief is attained.

A key tenet in William James's philosophy highlighting the diversity and complexity of reality, rejecting a single, homogeneous universe.

Peirce's belief in continuity and the idea that reality is not a series of discrete parts, but a continuum.

In pragmatism, the idea that human behavior is influenced by various competing instincts that shape our beliefs and actions.

Philosophical approach focusing on interactions between organisms and their environment, emphasizing the interdependent nature of experience and reality.

Advanced pragmatism into educational reform and social action, emphasizing experiential learning and democracy.