MDSA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Broadcast Music, Inc., Prime Time Access Rule, Pragmatism
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What should be the government"s role in media: varies from society to society. Most democratic societies: relatively independent, but not completely, take for example laws which prevent piracy. In the past this was answered by abstract principles such as free speech and public interest. Pragmatism: the branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of effect, outcome and practicality. Metaphysical philosophers view truth as a transcendental constant waiting to be discovered. Pragmatists: truth depends on the degree to which a concept of theory provides us with useful results in the process of solving problems: truth is the usefulness of the result to help solve problems. Pragmatists argue: believing or disbelief has no real bearing in one"s daily life: truth of an idea or action (merit) should be based on tangible results and the possible consequences of supporting or disregarding it. Emphasize practicality and the american protestant work ethic. Pragmatism and the meaning of truth: popularized peirce"s work.