instrumentalism

instrumentalism
noun
[mass noun]
  1. a pragmatic philosophical approach which regards an activity (such as science, law, or education) chiefly as an instrument or tool for some practical purpose, rather than in more absolute or ideal terms, in particular
    工具主义,尤指
    ■(Philosophy)the pragmatic philosophy of John Dewey which supposes that thought is an instrument for solving practical problems, and that truth is not fixed but changes as the problems change
    (哲)(杜威哲学)工具主义
    ■(especially in Marxist theory) the view that the state and social organizations are tools which are exploited by the ruling class or by individuals in their own interests
    (尤作马克思理论用语)机构工具主义
  2. (Music, rare)instrumental technique
    (乐 罕)乐器演奏技巧
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