Smith, MichaelOkusanya, Bayo2020-09-302026-09-302020-09-302026-09-302020-05-192020-09-30http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp016108vf29zhttps://theses-dissertations.princeton.edu/handle/88435/dsp016108vf29zBased on the tradition of American Pragmatism, the pragmatic framework calls for a scientific attitude towards evaluating ourselves and our interactions with reality. By focusing on the practical effects of our decisions in the world, I apply pragmatic thinking to achieving goals and argue for a more pragmatic view on ethics. Accordingly, careful consideration about the effects of our ethical beliefs and overall behavior will help us become better decision-makers and deal with reality effectively.application/pdfenPrinceton University Senior Theses