Pragmatism: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology, Educational Implications & Neopragmatism

This lecture provides a systematic and conceptually rigorous explanation of Pragmatism as a major school of philosophy and its significance for education. The video begins with an overview of the origin, meaning, and central assumptions of pragmatism, emphasizing its focus on experience, action, change, and practical consequences as the basis of truth and knowledge.

The lecture then examines pragmatism across the three core branches of philosophy. In metaphysics, pragmatism is discussed in terms of a dynamic and evolving reality shaped by human interaction and experience. In epistemology, the pragmatic view of knowledge as tentative, experimental, and problem-centered is explained, highlighting learning through inquiry and reflective thinking. In axiology, the video addresses pragmatic conceptions of values as situational, functional, and socially constructed rather than absolute or fixed.

A major section is devoted to the educational implications of pragmatism, including its influence on educational aims, curriculum organization, teaching–learning methods, discipline, evaluation, and the role of the teacher and learner. Key ideas such as learning by doing, activity-centered curriculum, democratic classrooms, project method, and experiential learning are clearly explained.

The lecture concludes with a discussion on Neopragmatism, outlining its philosophical foundations and contributions to contemporary educational thought, particularly in relation to language, culture, democracy, and social practice. The relevance of pragmatic philosophy in addressing present-day educational challenges is critically examined.

This video is especially useful for B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. coursework, UGC NET/SET (Education and Philosophy), competitive examinations, and students seeking a strong conceptual foundation in philosophy of education.
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