John Dewey: “Regarded as an idea, democracy is not an alternative to other…”

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Regarded as an idea, democracy is not an alternative to other principles of associated life.

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John Dewey

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Dewey asserts that democracy should not be seen as opposing other forms of social organization.

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John Dewey: “Regarded as an idea, democracy is not an alternative to other principles of associated life.”