Pragmatism

[Leo]

Pragmatism had been called the 'philosophy behind capitalism'. Is it something 'evil', is it just being practical or is it both?

[Jazzratt]

It has been called this mainly by people who don't understand what pragmatism is. I know many pragmatic socialists. It's basically doing what is most sensible/possible/convienient and not following theoretical pip-dreams.

[Monty Cantsin]

I like to think of myself as a pragmatic utopian.

The Yanks are famous for their school of pragmatism but it’s not really a stand alone philosophy, it’s in conjunction with other factors and affirmed values. You could consider Eclecticism a form of intellectual pragmatism which has existed since the days of ancient Hellas.

[Dyst]

If Jazzratt's definition is correct I would consider myself a pragmatist. Not that I know too much of it or actually have the time to research it right now.