On the record
Then there arise purposes, plans, measures and means, to secure consequences which are liked and eliminate those which are found obnoxious.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgThen there arise purposes, plans, measures and means, to secure consequences which are liked and eliminate those which are found obnoxious.
Dewey describes how collective actions lead to the formation of plans to achieve desired results.
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