“It is merely a linguistic peculiarity, not a logical fact, that we say "that is red" instead of "that reddens," either in the sense of growing, becoming, red, or in the sense of making something else red.”
Quote by John Dewey
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The Later Works, 1925-1953: 1929-1930
This volume presents a curated selection of the author's works from the specified period, showcasing their evolving style and thematic concerns during the 1929-1930 timeframe. more
Author
John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher and educator, born on October 20, 1859, and died on June 1, 1952. He was a leading figure in the philosophy of pragmatism and had a profound impact on 20th-century education, philosophy, and the social sciences. more
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