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Most of those who hold these opinions would profess to be shocked if the doctrine of economic determinism were argumentatively expounded to them, but they act upon a virtual belief in it.
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John Dewey
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Dewey observes that many people, despite their shock at economic determinism, act as if they believe in it.
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