Was Moltke's pragmatism criticized?
Indeed, some might have perceived my dedication to practical reform and administrative order as a lack of deeper philosophical engagement. My focus was on what could be achieved, on tangible results that improved the functioning of the state and the lives of its subjects. While I valued reason and observation, I was less concerned with speculative ideas and more with the demonstrable impact of sound policy and disciplined action. This emphasis on the practical could, perhaps, be seen as a limitation by those who sought more abstract or theoretical advancements.
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