Pragmatism

Introduction
Pragmatism is a philosophy that focuses on the best results.  It was created in the 1870's.  It was made in the US by Charles Sanders Peirce.  It is based on ideas from other philosophers.  It has it own epistemology, metaphysics, empiricism, fallibilism, verificationism, Quinean naturalism, and it has it own view on science and language. There are different types of pragmatism.  

History
Charles Sanders Peirce created the word pragmatism.  He thought that when a person thinks of an idea or object they should consider how it affects the world at large.  This is known as the pragmatic maxim.  John Dewey, George Herbert Mead, Chauncey Wright, and William James were pioneers of pragmatism.  A different form of pragmatism was created last century.

There were philosophers with pragmatic ideas.  Francis Bacon knew knowledge can be used to control people. Machiavelli believed the ends justified the means, as it relates to politics.  Immanuel Kant's idealism had an impact on pragmaticism.  Ideas from other philosophers were influential as well.

Breakdown
Epistemology: The results of an idea or object is the truth.

Metaphysics: Experience is the only reality that matters.

Empiricism: Inductive and deductive reasoning will help us make sense of our experiences.

Fallibilism: What we know is uncertain.

Quinean Naturalism: Science is the highest truth!

Science: Its concepts help explain reality.

Conclusion
I love this philosophy because I'm goal oriented!  I like it complexity and history.  Everyone should focus on their goals.  Holla at me!

References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalism_(philosophy)#W._V._Quine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatism
http://www.pragmatism.org/
http://www.iep.utm.edu/pragmati/
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