Pragmatism

Pragmatism stresses the practical nature of knowledge, that the meaning of as idea in its observable practical consequences. includes various orientations sharing principles on action and practice in doing research, defining aims for the research and producing knowledge. Pragmatism is a contrast orientation to rationalism.

Links to more information:

Hookway, Christopher, 2010. Pragmatism. Zalta, Edward N. (ed.). The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2010 Edition).

Pragmatism. New World Encyclopedia.

McDermid, Douglas, 2006. Pragmatism. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.