September 30, 2025Agatheos :Open Access

Religious Truth and Pluralism: Pragmatist Reflections

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Exploration of religious pluralism reveals that embracing a pragmatist notion of truth promotes inclusivity in diverse societies.

A pragmatist view of truth supports religious pluralism, thus opposing exclusivist claims about religious truth.
Emphasizing ethical duties encourages societies to adopt religious pluralism over realism, highlighting the importance of inclusivity.
William James's notion of truth reflects individualism, which is intricately linked to Hannah Arendt's ideas of human renewal.
Integrating ethics into the definition of truth allows pragmatism to address both pluralism and the genuine pursuit of truth.

Sami Pihlström (2025) studied this question.

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