pragmatism

This term describes a mindset that prioritizes what works in the real world over what is theoretically correct or ideologically pure. It often carries a connotation of flexibility and realism, though in political contexts, it can sometimes be perceived as a lack of principle or a willingness to compromise core values for the sake of expediency. As a noun, it is typically used as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the general quality of being practical. When referring to the specific school of philosophy, it remains uncountable, treating the system of thought as a singular conceptual entity.