Pragmatism and contemporary planning theory

Jon, Ihnji ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3812-8168 2020. Pragmatism and contemporary planning theory. Wills, Jane and Lake, Robert, eds. The power of pragmatism: Knowledge production and social inquiry, Manchester: Manchester University Press, (10.7765/9781526134950.00021)

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Abstract

This chapter makes the case for pragmatist philosophy in planning theory and practice. I argue that pragmatism can help us to understand trends in contemporary planning theory, as well as develop a more promising future direction. The chapter introduces the two major branches of contemporary planning theory: (1) communicative planning and (2) radical planning. I explore how pragmatic planning can go beyond some of the limits of communicative approaches while also embracing the insights of radical planning. Emphasising early pragmatists’ emphasis on lived experience and the importance of pluralism, the chapter argues that pragmatism can connect different ideas in contemporary planning theory with great potential for practice, improving outcomes for publics.

Item Type:	Book Section
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
ISBN:	9781526134950
Last Modified:	11 Nov 2022 09:09
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/153301

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