also: プラグマチズム
noun
Primarily refers to the philosophical movement emphasizing practical consequences and real-world effects as vital components of meaning and truth.
プラグマティズムは、理論よりも実践を重視する哲学です。
Pragmatism is a philosophy that values practice over theory.
Standard katakana spelling for the philosophical term.
Alternate katakana rendering; less common but encountered.
A Japanese translation of pragmatism, often used in academic contexts. プラグマティズム is the direct loanword and more common in philosophical discussions.
Borrowed from English 'pragmatism', a philosophical term coined in the late 19th century.