What is pragmatic, even if it is done incorrectly. One must ask if what is done with the same intent, what do we derive from empirically speaking? (i.e. To formally instruct ourselves on the basis of logically inferring x, y, or z)
The exception to this is what we think of as wrong. What is wrong, being, that if something is done pragmatically (yes - 'automatically') becomes accepted for its face value.
The rule in practice is there are no rules to follow. Pragmatism in theory is to Aristotle what Plato is to Trump. Made on the assumption that what is built with any type of credibility infers the opposite as true. My point is Trump may be an idiot, but because we take him at face value, he is a pragmatist that believes what he is saying to be true of itself.
Now reread my last sentence related to Trump.
Am I being pragmatic in a personal attack on Trump.
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What is true of what I said can or can not be tested as empirically true. (e.g. validity = truth)
It may be an example for what pragmatism is. The difference you are wanting to be looking at is that my instruction to you does help. Pragmatists use language in a skillful way to manipulate, convince and/or persuade their intentions as honorable. The reality is that you question everything as itself describes.
- Marco
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