Definition of Instrumentalism. Meaning of Instrumentalism. Synonyms of Instrumentalism

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Definition of Instrumentalism

Instrumentalism
Instrumentalism In`stru*men"tal*ism, n. (Philos.) The view that the sanction of truth is its utility, or that truth is genuine only in so far as it is a valuable instrument. -- In`stru*men"tal*ist, n. Instrumentalism views truth as simply the value belonging to certain ideas in so far as these ideas are biological functions of our organisms, and psychological functions whereby we direct our choices and attain our successes. --Josiah Royce.

Meaning of Instrumentalism from wikipedia

- In philosophy of science and in epistemology, instrumentalism is a methodological view that ideas are useful instruments, and that the worth of an idea...
- An instrumental or instrumental song is music without any vocals, although it might include some inarticulate vocals, such as shouted backup vocals in...
- The Instrumentals may refer to: The Instrumentals (T-Pain album) The Instrumentals: The Best of the Capitol Years, a compilation album by Leo Kottke The...
- American trumpeter, singer, and guitarist. He was known for his multi-instrumentalism and his membership in the Pat Metheny Group. Ledford grew up in Detroit...
- instrumental or instrumentals in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without vocals. Instrumental(s)...
- A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays two or more musical instruments, often but not exclusively at a professional level of proficiency. Also...
- "Toad" is an instrumental by British rock band Cream and was released on their 1966 debut album, Fresh Cream. Composed by drummer Ginger Baker, the piece...
- guitarist Bert Weedon. Lordan pla**** the song on ukulele for English instrumental rock group the Shadows while on tour and, liking the song, the group...
- "Sandstorm" is an instrumental by Finnish DJ and record producer Darude, released as the lead single from his debut studio album, Before the Storm (2000)...
- In grammar, the instrumental case (abbreviated INS or INSTR) is a grammatical case used to indicate that a noun is the instrument or means by or with which...