Peircean Pragmatism

Peircean Pragmatism, developed by philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, is a way of understanding ideas and beliefs through their practical effects. It suggests that the meaning of a concept lies in the actions and outcomes it produces when applied or tested. Instead of focusing solely on abstract notions, it emphasizes inquiry and empirical investigation to clarify what concepts truly entail. In essence, a belief is meaningful if it guides us toward useful, observable results, linking ideas to real-world experience and allowing us to determine their truth based on their practical consequences.