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“What the normal child continuously needs is not so much isolated moral lessons instilling in him the importance of truthfulness and honesty, or the beneficent results that follow from some particular act of patriotism, etc. It is the formation of habits of social imagination and conception”

Quote by John Dewey

Book:The Political Writings
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The Political Writings

This volume compiles a selection of political writings that delve into the intricacies of political systems, ideologies, and the principles that govern them. The authors provide insights into the historical context and contemporary issues surrounding political theory and practice. 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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