Definition of pragmatists Pragmatists

/pɹæˈgmʌtɪsts/ - [pratgmutists] -

We found 3 definitions of pragmatists from 2 different sources.

What does pragmatists mean?

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Noun Plural: pragmatists
pragmatist - an adherent of philosophical pragmatism
		realist a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them
pragmatist - a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions
		realist a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them

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pragmatist (Noun)
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
pragmatist (Noun)
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
pragmatist (Noun)
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs are the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consist in the actions they entail successfully leading a believer to their goals.