Abstract
Nowadays, when schools are closing and teachers are made redundant, a question arises whether the current educational system and the teaching methods or the knowledge and skills which people leave school with are adequate. Now, as never before, students and em-ployers realize how important practical skills are in the labor market. Where are schools and universities in meeting this need? Do schools answer the natural needs people have for self--development? Does the educational system stimulate development of individuals interests? Unfortunately, I think the answer to a lot of these questions would be negative. Yet, if so, it is time we fi nd a way to offer something more, not only to young people, but also to adults who want to explore the area of their interests by taking the trouble to obtain further degrees. One of the solutions to the urgent needs for the educational system is a pragmatic approach towards learning and teaching.
Highlights
Pragmatism is an over-a-century-old and distinctively American philosophy
The whole knowledge of the founders of pragmatism had its source in influences from Europe, it was the boundless America that made a perfect place to develop pragmatic ideas
Pragmatism in America still plays an important role in the educational system
Summary
Pragmatism is an over-a-century-old and distinctively American philosophy. the whole knowledge of the founders of pragmatism had its source in influences from Europe, it was the boundless America that made a perfect place to develop pragmatic ideas. There was nothing else but quick and effective action that mattered. Pragmatism rose in opposition to dogmatic and orthodox philosophies such as neoheglism and transcendentalism, which did not respect human experience. These philosophies contradicted the nature of constant action and lookout for its results. Effects determine thoughts, truth and values; and the presumed results influence the agent’s action. The three personas are known as the founders of pragmatism They focused on different aspects of subject matter, the pragmatic maxim remains unchanged and it is vital for John Dewey’s thought
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