Subjectivism VS Pragmatism


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Hey guys,

I am confused on what's the difference between the two? It seems they both hold a lot of similar ideals. Sorry this isn't about Objectivism which this section asks for, but I couldn't think of other spot to place it.

Thanks,

David C.

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No, both are real philosophical schools in their own right. A check up of them in the AR Lexicon may surprise you, Naomi.

David, I'd say pragmatism is a subset of subjectivism, differentiated that the first holds that only what is practical, what 'works' or what 'worked' last time, is right. Followed by, what is good for the greatest number, is right.

Simply: experience without principle -- or, empirical fact apart from reasoned concepts.

Subjectivism as you know, elevates primacy of consciousness - so whatever a man wishes ~feels~ to be true, is true. Reality then is dependent upon the contents of his mind, which will differ from his consciousness to an other's. So, rationalist or mystic ideas with disregard of any facts.

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No, both are real philosophical schools in their own right. A check up of them in the AR Lexicon may surprise you, Naomi.

David, I'd say pragmatism is a subset of subjectivism, differentiated that the first holds that only what is practical, what 'works' or what 'worked' last time, is right. Followed by, what is good for the greatest number, is right.

Simply: experience without principle -- or, empirical fact apart from reasoned concepts.

Subjectivism as you know, elevates primacy of consciousness - so whatever a man wishes ~feels~ to be true, is true. Reality then is dependent upon the contents of his mind, which will differ from his consciousness to an other's. So, rationalist or mystic ideas with disregard of any facts.

Yeah, according to the AR lexicon, the doctrines that it describes are labeled "subjectivism" and "pragmatism", but the usage of these terms is totally different outside of Objectivism, which is why I'm asking DallasCowboys to define his terms.

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