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    Challenges→The dominance of the ascetic ideal over philosophy explains why the value of truth has never been treated as a philosophical problem.

    Pragmatism emerged as a mainstream philosophical movement, not a marginal one, demonstrating that questioning truth's absolute value is a recurring philosophical achievement.

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    • 1.Pragmatism became institutionalized in American universities by early 1900s, with Peirce, James, and Dewey holding prestigious positions.
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    • 2.Major philosophical movements (Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche) questioned absolute truth before pragmatism, showing this is a recurring philosophical pattern.
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    • 3.Pragmatism's emphasis on practical consequences over abstract certainty resonated broadly, influencing education, law, and social policy.
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    • 1.Pragmatism faced significant opposition from analytic and continental philosophers, limiting its 'mainstream' status to specific academic contexts.
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    • 2.Questioning absolute truth originated in ancient skepticism and medieval nominalism—pragmatism did not pioneer this recurring achievement.
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    • 3.Pragmatism's mainstream status varied by region and era; it declined significantly mid-20th century before recent revival, undermining 'recurring' framing.
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