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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Knowledge
Rethinking the Western Tradition: Pragmatism

True or False



1

The word "pragmatism" comes from the Greek word meaning "knowledge."
A)True
B)False
2

Pragmatists see the quest for knowledge as the search for indubitable foundational beliefs.
A)True
B)False
3

James understands the practical consequences of holding a belief chiefly in terms of the implications for scientific observation, whereas Peirce stresses the personal value of guiding one's life by holding certain beliefs.
A)True
B)False
4

Peirce is an epistemological relativist.
A)True
B)False
5

Dewey believes that new philosophical theories tend to arise not so much when earlier ones are refuted but when earlier ones become like outdated instruments that no longer meet our practical needs.
A)True
B)False








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