A striking example of the shift of the actual tenor of doctrines--that is, of their consequences in application--is presented in the history of the doctrine of Individualism, interpreted to signify a minimum of governmental “interference” with industry and trade.
Dewey reflects on how the interpretation of Individualism has evolved, particularly in relation to government intervention in industry.
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