PHLB09H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Pragmatism, George Gerbner, Richard Rorty
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Media can be totally run by the government and used as propaganda. Liberal countries media is somewhat government regulated (copyright laws) In the past this has been associated with free speech and public interest: pragmatism: the branch of philosophy that assesses truth in terms of effect, outcome, and practicality. Truth is based on tangible results and its possible consequences and outcomes. Truth is viewed as a label or quality. Opposite: metaphysical truths can never be fully known and will be discovered. Connected to the protestant work ethic: william james. People can grow in this way and stressed moderation to achieve goals. Associated knowing & learning with human activity & experience. Thought is the result of trying to overcome dif culties. We learn from the past to manage future experiences; thought it practical. Thought philosophy should be a tool to correct problems.
