How do James's ideas apply to modern decision-making?
My emphasis on the 'cash-value' of an idea, its practical consequences, remains relevant. When faced with choices, particularly those involving uncertainty, my pragmatism suggests we should consider which belief or course of action will yield the most beneficial outcomes. This involves a kind of experimental approach to life, testing ideas against experience to see what truly 'works' for us individually and collectively.
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