The Uneasy Union of Reality and Pragmatism in Inquiry

Chromatikon 4 (3):153-157 (2008)
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Abstract

While ideals are by nature unrealizable, there are, nevertheless, many contexts in which their pursuit can be of enormous benefit. It may seem ironic but is a fact of life that the guidance afforded by “unrealistic” ideals can prove to be of enormous practical benefit

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Nicholas Rescher
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