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“Scientific principles and laws do not lie on the surface of nature. They are hidden, and must be wrested from nature by an active and elaborate technique of inquiry.”

Quote by John Dewey

Book:Reconstruction in Philosophy: Top American Authors

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Reconstruction in Philosophy: Top American Authors

The book delves into the philosophical contributions of key American thinkers, providing insights into their ideas and the historical context of the Reconstruction 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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Book:Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind

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