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John Dewey: But as a member of the union he cannot be treated as antithetical to the union in which he belongs.

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But as a member of the union he cannot be treated as antithetical to the union in which he belongs.
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John Dewey

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Dewey argues that individuals cannot be viewed as separate from the unions they are part of, emphasizing interconnectedness.

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