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“A genuine purpose always starts with an impulse. Obstruction of the immediate execution of an impulse converts it into a desire. Nevertheless neither impulse nor desire is itself a purpose. A purpose is an end-view. That is, it involves foresight of the consequences which will result from acting upon impulse.”

Quote by John Dewey

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Experience And Education

John Dewey's seminal work delves into the importance of experiential learning in the educational process, emphasizing the connection between learning and real-world experiences. more

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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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