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Quote by John Dewey

“To feel the meaning of what one is doing, and to rejoice in that meaning; to unite in one concurrent fact the unfolding of the inner life and the ordered development of material conditions--that is art.”

Quote by John Dewey

Work

The Middle Works, 1899-1924

This volume includes a selection of essays, lectures, and other writings that span the middle period of the author's career, showcasing their intellectual development and exploration of various philosophical themes. more

Author

John Dewey
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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