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Then it is likely to be forgotten that the actual problem is one of reconstruction of the ways and forms in which men unite in associated activity.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Then it is likely to be forgotten that the actual problem is one of reconstruction of the ways and forms in which men…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement emphasizes the need for reconstructing social forms to better unite individuals in collective activities.
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