On the record
If one wishes to realize the distance which may lie between “facts” and the meaning of facts, let one go to the field of social discussion.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgIf one wishes to realize the distance which may lie between “facts” and the meaning of facts, let one go to the field of social discussion.
Dewey emphasizes the distinction between mere facts and their deeper meanings in social discussions.
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