This concept caused W.V. Quine to argue that the Cartesian dream of certainty was impossible.
This concept caused W.V. Quine to argue that the Cartesian dream of certainty was impossible. The founding maxim of this school of thought is a logical guide towards clarity, as included in How to Make Our Ideas Clear by C.S. Pierce ["purse"]. The name of this school of thought was popularized as (*) "A New Name For Some Old Ways of Thinking" by William James. For 10 points, name this branch of philosophy which derives the value of ideas from their practical consequences.
This concept caused W.V. Quine to argue that the Cartesian dream of certainty was impossible.
Pragmatism (accept Pragmatist/s)