Pragmatism (Lecture II: What Pragmatism Means)
The 'corridor' theory: pragmatism is a method, not a doctrine; it looks to consequences, not origins; the practical difference an idea makes
The 'corridor' theory: pragmatism is a method, not a doctrine; it looks to consequences, not origins; the practical difference an idea makes
James invites you into a hotel corridor that opens onto many rooms. The corridor (pragmatism) doesn't tell you which room to enter.
Key themes: Pragmatism, method, consequences, practical difference, philosophical pluralism