Pragmatism Pierce, James and Dewey

What is the birthdate of C.S Pierce

• 1839-1914

• 1867-1870

• 1842-1910

• 1859-1952

John Dewey is known for his contributions to which field of philosophy in addition to Pragmatism?

• Existentialism

• Idealism

• Functionalism

• Utilitarianism

Which of the following statements is true about William James' view of truth?

• He believed in objective and absolute truth.

• He argued that truth is a matter of correspondence to reality.

• He emphasized the idea of "cash value" and the practical consequences of beliefs.

• He rejected the concept of truth altogether.

Who is often referred to as the founder of Pragmatism?

• Charles Sanders Pierce

• William James

• John Dewey

• Immanuel Kant

What is the central idea of Pragmatism?

• The pursuit of absolute truth

• The focus on metaphysical reality

• The emphasis on practical consequences

• The rejection of empirical evidence

According to Pragmatism, the truth of a belief is determined by its:

• Popularity among philosophers

• Correspondence to an objective reality

• Practical consequences and usefulness

• Conformity to established dogma

John Dewey was a prominent figure in which area of philosophy in addition to Pragmatism?

• Existentialism

• Idealism

• Educational Philosophy

• Aesthetics

Charles Sanders Pierce introduced the concept of "abduction" in the context of:

• Logical positivism

• Scientific method

• Metaphysical Realism

• Existentialism

John Dewey's educational philosophy emphasized the importance of:

• Strict discipline and memorization

• Passive learning through lectures

• Active and experiential learning

• Rote memorization of facts

Charles Sanders Pierce made significant contributions to which field in addition to philosophy?

• Psychology

• Political science

• Mathematics

• Literature