​This article explores ethics within pragmatist philosophy, focusing particularly on two of its key figures. The first is John Dewey, one of the pioneers of classical pragmatism and a central figure alongside Peirce and William James, and the second is Richard Rorty, a driving force behind the new pragmatism at the end of the 20th century. Both philosophers played a decisive role in solidifying the foundations of pragmatism and expanding its reach. How did each contribute to defining the pragmatic approach in ethics specifically, and in axiology more broadly? Have they truly succeeded in clarifying what might be called a pragmatic ethical theory, if such a theory exists? The approach to the research is analytical, descriptive, and critical when necessary.