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Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that considers words and thought as tools and instruments for prediction, problem solving, and action, and rejects the idea that the function of thought is to describe, represent, or mirror reality. Pragmatists contend that most philosophical topics—such as the nature of knowledge, language, concepts, meaning, belief, and science—are all best viewed in terms of their practical uses and successes.
Pragmatism began in the United States in the 1870s. Its origins are often attributed to the philosophers Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey. In 1878, Peirce described it in his pragmatic maxim: "Consider the practical effects of the objects of your conception. Then, your conception of those effects is the whole of your conception of the object."

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    whats involved with solar and heatpump practical tests????

    hi, was on fasttrack ACS govt course few years back-got it, did a few boiler swaps, then broke off due to health. havent much hands on on pipework etc. want to know if there is a lot on solar test, and heatpump test- warmfront is dead, so i am having to go this route to get work. please advise...
  2. R

    BSE 2000 practical assignments. mmmm....

    So, ontop the practical assigments, copper frame, easy as pie, steel frame.... I think C&G need to rethink who writes teh assignments as it is impossible to do with there measurements, even the course tutors cannot make it work with everything being exact (within +/- 3mm). No chance! Good...
  3. M

    Acs practical assessments, using MI'S

    Hi chaps, just wondering, when you do your practical exams, are you allowed to use the Manufacturers instructions to check everything? Like testing safety devices, Spillage tests? Also for fault finding? Also, are you allowed to take your viper book in with you? Regards Lee
  4. R

    Practical training weeks 1 and 2 southampton t4ts

    Hi all Can anyone who has attended weeks 1 & 2 please let me know what to expect. Thanks
  5. R

    Bending copper pipe

    Does anyone measure copper pipe with string? If so, how do you do it?
  6. P

    Willing Assistant for NW area weekend work for free

    Hi all, I am currently working towards 6128, passed my water regs and done my first 2 weeks practical and in need of some 'on the job experience' to get more knowledge. I am willing to work at weekends for nothing, as I want to get experience. I am 51,have my own transport, live in Warrington (W...
  7. D

    T4TS week 7 practical and exams

    Does anyone have any information on what week 7 practical entails. I think it is a gas practical. Also which exams take place. Cheers in advance!
  8. U

    revenge for practical jokes

    As it says above really I personally am not a fan of practical jokes (honest) :rolleyes: So as the thread on practical jokes is such a popular one here is the alternative one for revenge infact make it for revenge in general anyone who has read any of my threads will know that I am a great...
  9. missplumb

    practical jokes

    following on from the "opening an airing cupbopard" thread, What practical jokes have you played on other tradesmen, apprentices etc, or had played on you?? We once went to war with the electricians, just the usual sillicone tricks, under the door handles of the van, sealing the sleeves up on...
  10. D

    Help..Do you think I'm qualified??

    Hi all...first post so be gentle... With some many discussions about fast track courses...I'm just after some of your opinions whether you think I'm a qualified Gas Engineer? I have completed a BPEC Gas Foundation course which consisted of 26 days (1 day a week) of theory and practical...
  11. E

    City + Guild 6129 Practical Assessment Question Drawing SP1 page 105

    I have a question C and G 6129 Level 2, Radiators with LCS pipes. My quiery is The flow that is piped to the top of the radiator needs to passover the return pipe, I am happy to pass over this pipe in passover fashion BUT am i required by C and G to pipe straight into the TRV (one piece of...
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  12. H

    just done two weeks practical at featherstone

    Hi everyone just completed my first two week s training at ATL featherstone really enjoyed it weeks 3 and 4 are booked for august can't wait plumbing is going to be a very challenging and rewarding career.
  13. A

    T4TS practical

    Just done my first week, really enjoyed it, learnt more than i thought we would. Done three exams, and took pics etc for portfolio. Doing my second week in November. Can anyone who has done the practical let me know how many exams there are in second week? Also, is it true that you cant go...
  14. D

    Train4Trade Portsmouth practical

    Evening all, In early December, I'm off to do my practical training at the T4T centre in Portsmouth. Does anyone know of anywhere cheap to stay down there? Dave
  15. P

    Practical help please

    Hi I am a fairly new member. I have almost finished my City and Guilds 6128 course NVQ2. I am in depserate need of some practical experience. Are there any plumbers in the bath/bristol somerset/wiltshire area needing an extra pair of hands and do not mind me asking a few questions? No payment...
  16. A

    booked my t4ts practical

    Got my practical date sorted, 26th October at Leeds :) To others that have done it, what should i expect? Which sections of coursework should i go over? Got it in split weeks so do my 2nd week on 16th November. Does anyone have any recommendations for B&B's nearby? Any any other info anyone...
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  17. S

    t4ts practical

    hello all would be plumbers.............. I have just completed week one of my c&g 6129 plumbing course at ATL featherstone.. The facilities are excellent,the tutors are very friendly.. All the basics have been covered in week one.. Copper pipe cutting,bending ,soldering,compression fittings...
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  18. G

    NVQ practical on site direct observations

    Hi anyone out there can advise on how you can get you on site direct observations and the practical side of NVQ portfolio's completed.
  19. G

    RE OLCI practical training

    Hi I am 25 and needed to progress in regards to working as a labourer , so I saw and advert for the OLCI plumbing course and paid over £5000 to get a folder and certificate where i need to still do the practical work experience to get signed of for NVQ 2. I have sent letters to numerous plumbers...
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    • essex free job listed nvq nvq 2 olci plumbers plumbing practical training yellow
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  20. LUCIALIA

    T4Ts practical

    Anyone booked in to the 2 weeks practical training at the Southampton centre from 21/9/09?

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