pragmatism
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pragmatism
A way of thinking and acting that is guided by practical results, facts, and what is feasible, rather than by rigid theories or ideologies.
In der aktuellen politischen Lage ist Pragmatismus wichtiger als parteipolitische Prinzipienreiterei.
In the current political situation, pragmatism is more important than partisan dogmatism.
The ending '-ismus' often marks a worldview, a doctrine, a way of thinking, or a system. 'Pragmatismus' (pragmatism) is therefore the way of thinking of being pragmatic.
Sein politisches Handeln ist von Pragmatismus geprägt.
His political actions are shaped by pragmatism.
'Pragmatismus' (pragmatism) belongs to a word family with the adjective 'pragmatisch' (matter-of-fact, practical) and the person 'der Pragmatiker' (the pragmatist).
Als Pragmatikerin schätzt sie Lösungen, die auf Pragmatismus beruhen.
As a pragmatist, she values solutions that are based on pragmatism.
The word is frequently used in political or economic discussions. Typical phrases are 'Pragmatismus zeigen' (to show pragmatism) or 'auf Pragmatismus setzen' (to rely on pragmatism).
In der aktuellen Krise ist ein gewisser Pragmatismus gefragt.
In the current crisis, a certain amount of pragmatism is needed.
realism
Both terms refer to being guided by facts and what is feasible. „Realismus“ mainly describes a sober assessment of a situation, while „Pragmatismus“ emphasizes a practical decision and the expected result. Use „Realismus“ for an assessment and „Pragmatismus“ for an action-oriented solution.
Sein Pragmatismus half ihm, trotz der Schwierigkeiten eine praktikable Lösung zu finden.
His pragmatism helped him find a practical solution despite the difficulties.
Sein Realismus half ihm, die Schwierigkeiten des Projekts früh richtig einzuschätzen.
His realism helped him assess the project's difficulties correctly at an early stage.
