“A moral principle is not a command to act or to forbear acting in a given way: it is a tool for analyzing a special situation, the right or wrong being determined by the situation in its entirety, not by the rule as such.”
Quote by John Dewey
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Ethics: Top American Authors
This book compiles a selection of ethical essays, speeches, and philosophical works from some of the most influential American thinkers. The authors represented span a range of disciplines and historical periods, offering diverse perspectives on ethical theory and practice. more
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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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