jan 1, 1879 - 1879: William James writes "Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking;" John Dewey preaches ideas after him
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John Dewey- An American philosopher that was a leader for and promoted the term of instrumentalism (instead or pragmatism) saying that ideas were instruments of action especially for societal reform like voting right and right to education. He believed education would progress society toward equality and harmony.
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