The pragmatist philosophy used in Symbolic interactionist theory teaches that_______________?
Correct answer: D. Knowledge is produced in everyday practical situations
- A. theory must be augmented by straightforward plausible methods
- B. we can find true objective knowledge of the world through our senses
- C. the best social theory was developed in Prague
- D. Knowledge is produced in everyday practical situations
Explanation
Pragmatism treats knowledge as something tested and produced through practical activity in everyday situations, rather than as a purely abstract discovery. This practical emphasis strongly influenced symbolic interactionism.
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