pragmatism pragmatism /ˈprægməˌtɪzəm/

noun

1. The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth  ( pragmatism , realism )
   the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
   
2. (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value  ( pragmatism )
   (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value