What is better? Unprincipled pragmatism or impractical idealism?
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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Yeah, and if you want a good example of the problems with pragmatism, you can look to Glenn Greenwald.
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It leads to this ends-justify-the-means behavior where all self-correction and honesty are totally lost. Only narrative matters.
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