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It had a significant impact on areas of inquiry ranging from philosophy of science to theology however, it also found its place in the philosophy of ethics as well as philosophy of language, aesthetics and social theory. The pragmatist tradition continues develop.<br><br>The underlying principle of classical pragmatism is the pragmatic maxim, a principle for defining the meaning of hypotheses by exploring their 'practical implications and their implications for specific circumstances. This is the basis for an epistemological view that is a type of 'inquiry based epistemology,' and an anti Cartesian explanation of the norms governing inquiry. Early pragmatists were divided over whether pragmatism was a science-based philosophy that was based on a monism regarding truth (following Peirce) or a broad alethic pluralitism (James and Dewey).<br><br>One of the major concerns for philosophers of the pragmatist tradition is understanding knowledge. Certain pragmatists, like Rorty, are inclined to be skeptical of any notion of knowledge based on a foundation of 'immediate' experiences. Others, such as Peirce or James are skeptical of the correspondence theory which asserts that the most authentic beliefs are those which accurately represent reality.<br><br>Other pragmatism-related issues include the relationship between reality and beliefs as well as the nature of human rationality, the role of virtues and values and the meaning of life. Pragmatists have also come up with a wide range of theories and methods in fields like semiotics, philosophy of language, philosophy of religion as well as philosophy of science, ethics, and theology. Some, like Peirce or Royce, are epistemological relativism, whereas others argue that this concept is not true. 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