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John Dewey: But it may at least render us wary of any definition of an individual which operates in terms of separateness.

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But it may at least render us wary of any definition of an individual which operates in terms of separateness.
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John Dewey

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Dewey warns against definitions of individuality that ignore the importance of connections and relationships.

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