Depends on their underlying values I think. An unprincipled, pragmatic psychopath would be very dangerous for instance.
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Yes, I think its clear we need both and am confused when ppl speak of getting rid of one. That just can't work.
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My only problem with pragmatism is when it conflicts with the seeking and propagation of truth ftr.
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It would be. :-p This concerns & irritates me too but a disregard for human rights, equality & freedom bother me more.
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They both concern me for sure. I'm now sure how I'd personally contrast the two but I think we can avoid both.
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Is it true? Is it ethical?Accommodating error for practical reasons is annoying. Accommodating human rights abuses is abhorrent
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eg "Pretend religion is compatible with science so religious people don't oppose science" = unprincipled and annoying.
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"Ignore the fact that Saudi Arabia denies human rights & equality on a massive scale coz we want oil" = unprincipled & abhorent
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@HPluckrose I'm an impractical idealist so I'm biased, but I believe in the value of work done achieving an unreachable goal.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Impractical idealism is at least having a go at idealism
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Feynman advocated 'social irresponsibility'. The idea that you are not responsible for the problems in the world.
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Principaled pragmatism. Aiming for the ideal, but accepting that we get there through small achievable steps.
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