Pragmatism of William James

Beginner Introduction to Pragmatism and William James.
This is about an American movement in philosophy that
sees the true idea as being the one that allows us to predict
and conrol, as in science.
Here I examine its meaning, how it relates to metaphysical
problems, and how it is a criterion of truth.

0:00 Two Temperments
6:00 Meaning of Pragmatism
15:14 Application to Metaphysical Problems
24:06 Meaning of Truth
31:21 Criticism

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