This article is a PDF file that discusses the principles and applications of pragmatic sociology. It provides an overview of the theoretical development of pragmatic sociology, as well as its empirical applications, and includes interviews with two prominent exponents of the approach, Luc Boltanski and Laurent The´venot. The file also explores the comparative potential of pragmatic sociology and discusses some of the criticisms that have been leveled against it. In summary, the article argues that pragmatic sociology offers a promising approach to the study of social phenomena, particularly in its emphasis on the moral dimensions of social action and its attempt to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and social practice. The file provides examples of empirical studies that have applied the principles of pragmatic sociology and suggests that the approach has the potential to renew the social sciences. However, the article also acknowledges that pragmatic sociology has faced criticism and that there may be limitations to its theoretical framework