Sentences with 'pragmatism'
Example sentences and phrases with the word pragmatism and other words derived from it.
• « These traditions of relative tolerance would continue into the modern era in places like the Ottoman Empire. However, even without forced pressure, many people converted to Islam, either out of a sincere attraction to Islam or out of simple pragmatism; in some cases, Muslim generals rejected attempts to convert the local population because it threatened their tax base too much. »
• « Henry IV became popular with Catholics and Protestants alike for his competence, wit and pragmatism. »
• « In the end, the "solution" to the French Wars of Religion ended up being political unity rather than religious unity, a conclusion reached by sheer pragmatism rather than any kind of sincere tolerance of difference. »