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pragmatism  

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  • Pragmatism is a distinctly American philosophy that aims to uncover practical knowledge—knowledge that works in a particular situation. The acquired knowledge is evaluated by reference to its problem-solving capacity in everyday life rather than its universal applicability, which makes pragmatism a fruitful tool for action researchers. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Action Research; Pragmatism]

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