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実用主義 — meaning in English

jitsuyōshugi

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English meaning

  • pragmatism noun The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.

Senses

実用主義 is used for these senses in English:

  • pragmatism The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.

pragmatism — full definition

  1. noun The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
  2. noun The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.
  3. noun The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.
  4. noun The habit of interfering in other people's affairs; meddlesomeness.

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