Pragmatism was in part a reaction to__________.
A) traditional metaphysical philosophizing
B) radical empiricism
C) skepticism
D) utilitarianism

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Pragmatism emerged as a philosophical movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly in response to traditional metaphysical philosophizing. It emphasized the practical application of ideas and the role of consequences in shaping meaning and truth, contrasting with more abstract and speculative metaphysical approaches.

Pragmatism Was in Part a Reaction To__________