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Quote by John Dewey

“Expertness of taste is at once the result and reward of constant exercise of thinking.”

Quote by John Dewey

Book:The Later Works, 1925-1953: 1929

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The Later Works, 1925-1953: 1929

This volume includes a selection of the author's works published in the year 1929, showcasing their continued evolution and contributions to literature during that period. more

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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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