instrumentalism

Definitions of instrumentalism
  1. noun
    a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success
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    pragmatism
    (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
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