. . . . . . . . is an attempt to constitute a precise logical theory of concepts, of judgements and influence in their various forms by considering primarily how thought functions in the experimental determination of future consequence.
A. Pragmatism
B. Existentialism
C. Instrumentalism
D. Positivism
Answer: Option C
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A. pragmatism
B. coherence theory
C. correspondence theory
D. None of these
According to William James, if two concepts lead us to identical consequences, what do they mean?
A. They mean two different things
B. They mean the two absurd things
C. They mean nothing
D. They mean the two same things
According to William James, the pragmatic method is to interpret each notion by
A. checking its correspondence with reality
B. examining its practical consequences
C. checking its coherence with other ideas
D. accepting it as true

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