Rational brain · Logic, Epistemics & Argument
Pragmatism
Judge a belief or plan by what difference it makes in practice; if two views lead to the same actions, the dispute is idle, and if a view leads to no action it is not yet a decision.
An everyday example
Ending a two-hour strategy debate by asking what each side would do differently on Monday.
What it can cost you
Debating distinctions that change nothing; or pragmatism as an excuse to ignore truth when it is inconvenient.
Warning signs
- We have been arguing and nothing depends on it.
- 'Practical' is being used to dodge a fact.
One thing to do
For any disagreement, ask what each position implies concretely; decide that.
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