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NN Explains: Pragmatism

Pragmatism is a common claim made by politicians but is a vague term used to justify all sorts of means to an end. What are we willing to accept or overlook in order to reach our goals?

by Appolonia Tesera 25 June 20206 April 2022

Artist Appolonia Tesera Editor Charis Loke

The supposed principle behind “pragmatism” in politics is to approach issues and problems based on conditions on-the-ground rather than apply particular theories, concepts, and/or values. This may overlook the fact that people understand the world by using simplifying assumptions, which are based on theories, assumptions, and values, even if informally.

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Appolonia Tesera

Appolonia Tesera is an Indian illustrator and comic artist from Malaysia usually found bent over her desk drawing interesting people and comic journals of her personal series of unfortunate events all while trawling the internet for conspiracy theories and inspiration. Find her on Instagram @opallonia, Twitter @sunsetspice, and get in touch at appolonia.tesera@gmail.com.

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