Pragmatism

Joseph Kern and Kiarra Roundtree

What is Pragmatism?

● Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that pertains inquiries, testing

hypotheses, and questioning truths
● Also, is the belief that knowledge cannot be conclusive.

Take a look at it!

 "… namely the function of consequences as
necessary tests of the validity of propositions,
provided these consequences are
operationally instituted and are such as to
Consider what effects that might resolve the specific problem evoking the A belief was true, he said, if it
conceivably have practical bearings
operations, the text that follows is thoroughly worked for all of us, and
you conceive the objects of your
conception to have. Then, your pragmatic." guided us expeditiously
conception of those effects is the John Dewey through our semihospitable
whole of your conception of the world.
object. - About William James
- Charles Sanders Pierce
How can this be applicable in the classroom?

● Incorporating projects that have to do with design or illustration for specific

purposes.
● Dealing with craftsmanship and discussing their artistic decisions.
● Looking at the various uses of art throughout the real world. What can be
art? What around you is art?
Questions? Comments? Existential Crisis?