The author of the article presents the analysis of the pragmatic position or the classic pragmatists’ position concerning rationality and rationalism. Such position is explained with reference to substantialistical thinking interpreted by rationalism which manifests itself not only in the contemporary philosophical thought though. Most attention has been focused on the philosophical conception of W. James.
According to the author, Popper’s critical rationalism can be seen as critical theory and gnoseology of human cognition. Cognition, which is not the goal, and instrument by which we can know the conditions of our lives.
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