Pragmatism, Associated with William James, Evaluated the Truth of an Idea

question 163

Multiple Choice

Pragmatism, associated with William James, evaluated the truth of an idea by:

• A) considering its truthfulness in everyday life.
• B) developing a concept of truth as it related to aesthetics.
• C) insisting that there is such a thing as objective truth that can be known.
• D) investigating it with only empirical and scientific research.
• E) triangulating between many social theories.

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Definitions:

Census Data

Statistical data collected through a national census, providing comprehensive information about a population's characteristics, demographics, and housing conditions.

Demographic Segments

Categorization of the market or population based on statistical characteristics such as age, gender, income, and education.

Insurance Products

Financial contracts offered by insurance companies that provide individuals or entities with protection against financial losses from various risks.

Observation Methods

Research techniques that involve watching and recording behaviors and events in their natural setting in order to gather data for analysis.