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Pragmatic Experience How Pragmatic Experience Can Affect Your Interpersonal Relationships Pragmatism can be a beneficial characteristic in a variety of professional fields However when it comes to interpersonal relationships people with a pragmatic mindset can be difficult for their family members and friends to manage The case studies presented in this article illustrate the strong synergy between the pragmatism of patientoriented research Three fundamental principles of methodology that illustrate the fundamental connection between these two paradigms are outlined 1 Concentrate on the facts Instead of being a strict adherence rules and procedures pragmatic experiences are about how things work in the real world If an artist is hammering the nail and it falls from his hand he does not return to the ladder and pick it up Instead the craftsman moves to the next nail and continues to work This is not just practical but also makes sense from an evolutionary perspective as its far more efficient to move to the next project than to spend time trying to get back to the point at which you lost grip on the hammer For researchers who are patientfocused the pragmatist approach is particularly useful because it allows for a more flexible approach to research design and data collection This flexibility enables an overall individual approach to research and also the ability to adjust as research questions change throughout the study see Project Examples 1 Pragmatism is also a good approach to research that is oriented towards patients because it embodies both the essential values of this type cooperative problem solving and democratic values The pragmatist philosophy also offers an excellent match with the pragmatic method of inquiry The pragmatic method is an approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods to gain a better understanding of the issue being studied This method also facilitates transparency and accountability in the research process that can help aid in making future decisions In the end the pragmatic method is an excellent tool for examining the efficacy of patientoriented research POR However there are a few fundamental flaws with this method The first is that it focuses on practical results and their consequences over moral considerations which can lead to ethical dilemmas Another concern is that a pragmatic approach may overlook longterm sustainability which can be a significant issue in certain contexts Third pragmatism can be an error because it does not examine the nature and the essence of reality This is not a problem with problems of empirical nature such as analyzing measurements However it could be dangerous when applied to philosophical questions like morality and ethics 2 Take the proverbial plunge Try to apply pragmatism in your daily routine by making decisions that align with your goals and priorities Try to incorporate pragmatism into the daily routine by making decisions that are in line with your goals and priorities You can gradually increase your confidence by tackling increasingly complex challenges This way youll build a positive track record that proves your ability to act with more confidence in the face of uncertainty You will soon find it easier to embrace pragmatic thinking throughout your life In pragmatist thinking experience serves three functions critical preventative and edifying Lets take each in order The primary purpose of experience is to challenge a philosophical view by showing that it has limited value or relevance A child might believe that invisible gremlins reside in electrical outlets and bite if touched The gremlin theory could appear to be true since it is in line with a childs naivety and results Its not an adequate reason to discredit the existence of Gremlins Pragmatism also plays an important role in preventing harm because it can help us avoid from making common mistakes in philosophy such as beginning with dualisms reducing the world to what we can understand neglecting intellectualism context and making the real a part of the known We can see that the gremlin theories fails in all of these ways when seen from a pragmatist viewpoint Finally pragmatism provides an excellent approach to conducting research in the real world It encourages researchers to be flexible with their investigative techniques For instance two of our doctoral dissertations required interaction with respondents to understand how they participate in processes of organization that could be undocumented and informal The pragmatic nature of our approach encouraged us to use qualitative methods like interviews and participant observation to investigate these nuances Pragmatism can help you make better decisions and enhance your life It is not easy to attain but with a bit of practice youll be able to trust your gut and make decisions based on practical consequences 3 Build confidence in yourself Pragmatism is a useful character trait that can be useful in all aspects of life It can help people overcome their hesitation and help them achieve their goals and make good professional decisions However its an attribute that has its own drawbacks particularly in the social sphere It is not uncommon for people who are pragmatic ally inclined to not understand their coworkers or friends hesitation People with a tendency to make decisions and think only about what works not necessarily what should work They are usually unable to recognize the risks that come with their decisions When a craftsman is hitting a nail into scaffolding and the hammer slips out of his hands he might not be aware that he could lose his balance Instead he will continue working assuming that the tool will fall back into place when he moves it Even people who are thoughtful can be taught to become more pragmatic To achieve this they must not be a slave to their thoughts and focus on the basics To achieve this they must be able to trust their intuitions and not need reassurance from other people It is also important to practice and become the habit of taking action immediately when a decision needs to be taken Ultimately it is important to be aware that there are certain kinds of decisions where the pragmatic approach might not always be the best fit In addition to the practical implications pragmatism should never be used as a measure for morality or truth This is because pragmatism collapses when it comes to ethical concerns as it fails to establish a solid foundation to determine the truth and what is not If a person wishes to pursue a higher education they should consider their financial situation time constraints as well as the balance between work and family This will help them decide if pursuing a degree is the best choice for them 4 Trust your gut Pragmatists are famous for their intuitive and risktaking approach to life This is a positive quality but it can be a problem in the social area People who are pragmatic often struggle to understand the hesitancy of other people which can result in confusion and conflict particularly when two people collaborate on a professional project There are a few things you can do to ensure your pragmatic tendencies dont hinder your work when working with other people Pragmatists are more focused on outcomes than on logic or theoretic arguments In the sense that when something is successful it is valid regardless of how it was arrived at John Dewey called this radical empirical thinking It is a method which aims to give the meaning and values an opportunity to be experienced in the whirling of sensory data This philosophy of inquiry encourages pragmatists also to be open and creative when investigating the processes of organizational change For instance some researchers have found that pragmatism is a suitable paradigm for qualitative research into organizational change since it recognizes the interconnectedness of the experience knowledge and actions It also examines the limits of knowledge and the importance social contexts including culture language and institutions As a result it supports political and social liberation projects like ecofeminism feminism and Native American philosophy Alexander 2013 Another area where pragmatism can be useful is its approach to communication Pragmatism emphasises the connection between action and thought and this has led to the development of discourse ethics that is intended to scaffold an authentic communicative process that is uninfluenced due to ideology and power Dewey certainly would have been awed by this Despite its limitations pragmatism has become an important element in philosophical debates and has been utilized by scholars across a variety of disciplines The pragmatism in Chomskys theory of language and Stephen Toulmins application of argumentative analyses are just two examples It has also influenced areas such as leadership organizational behavior and research methodology