John Dewey: “For in its strict sense, knowledge can refer only to what has happened…”

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For in its strict sense, knowledge can refer only to what has happened and been done.

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John Dewey

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This quote clarifies that knowledge is limited to past events and actions, distinguishing it from future predictions.

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John Dewey: “For in its strict sense, knowledge can refer only to what has happened and been done.”