Opposition to pragmatism as a philosophical approach; rejection of the idea that truth or value comes from practical consequences.
From anti- + pragmatism. Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition emphasizing practical consequences. Antipragmatism emerged as a counterpoint in 20th-century philosophy, particularly from thinkers favoring idealism or rationalism.
Antipragmatism actually has serious philosophical backing—some argue that if we only value what 'works,' we lose moral truths that should matter even if they're inconvenient!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.