Pragmatism

<p><strong><em>Pragmatism</em> (1907)</strong> by <strong>William James</strong> presents a philosophy that judges ideas by their <strong>practical consequences</strong> rather than by abstract principles. James argues that the meaning and truth of any belief lie in how it <strong>works in real life</strong>-whether it helps us navigate experience solve problems or make sense of the world.</p><p>He challenges rigid absolutist systems of philosophy and defends a <strong>pluralistic and flexible view of truth</strong> where truths are not fixed eternally but are <strong>validated through experience</strong> and ongoing use. James also applies pragmatism to religion science and metaphysics suggesting that beliefs can be considered true if they prove <strong>useful and life-enhancing</strong> even when they cannot be empirically proven.</p><p>Overall the book presents pragmatism as a <strong>method for thinking</strong>-a way to test ideas by their effects and to keep philosophy closely connected to lived human experience.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>