Pragmatist philosophy encourages us to evaluate ideas, politics, and cultural practices by their practical impact in our communities rather than according to abstract principles or rigid dogmas.
I plan on introducing more overt pragmatism to CA in the future.
Also, keep an eye out on the Erraticus front; some interesting stuff is happening behind the scenes that may be rolling out soon. (Consider that a nudge to send another submission our way, as well.)
Love William James!
I've been reading him and the other pragmatists for a looong time. I'm happy to finally bring CA and pragmatism together on here.
It's cool to see how stuff happening in Appalachia can be seen through a pragmatist lens.
Well, I hope to integrate more pragmatism into CA.
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A neat crossover: Appalachian Pragmatism. Pragmappalachism maybe?
You sure do love your portmanteaus!
I plan on introducing more overt pragmatism to CA in the future.
Also, keep an eye out on the Erraticus front; some interesting stuff is happening behind the scenes that may be rolling out soon. (Consider that a nudge to send another submission our way, as well.)
That's great to hear! I look forward to more from Erraticus and I will definitely consider submitting something.
Wonderful. Feel free to reach out if you want to throw some ideas around.
This is great stuff.
Thanks for your support, my friend. (And for sharing it on FB.)
Merry Christmas!
Are there many pragmatist philosophers from Appalachia?
That's a good question. Matthew Foust is one. He's at App State and has written about the pragmatists, including Josiah Royce (who's more pragmatism-adjacent). https://philrel.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/mathew-foust
I'm sure there are many others who take a pragmatist approach to social issues but who don't explicitly identify as pragmatists.
Right over in Boone, too. I wonder if he does any public lectures.