1. Plural of pragmaticism; philosophical doctrines or systems that emphasize practical consequences and real-world applicability as the basis for determining meaning and truth.
Usage: formal; philosophy; often associated with Charles S. Peirce and pragmatist philosophy

Examples

• Different pragmaticisms emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• The professor compared various pragmaticisms in her lecture on American philosophy.
• Peirce's pragmaticism differs from other pragmaticisms in its emphasis on signs and meaning.
• These pragmaticisms share a common focus on practical outcomes rather than abstract principles.
• The debate between pragmaticisms and rationalism continues in contemporary philosophy.