Only the exigencies of a rigid philosophy can lead us to suppose that there is some one form or idea of The State which these protean historic states have realized in various degrees of perfection.
Dewey critiques rigid philosophical views that oversimplify the complex nature of state forms throughout history.
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But this conclusion is an obvious invitation to trial of forces to see where superior force lies.
They are made that way; it is “the nature of the beast.” We do not gain anything by inserting instincts to run, creep, swim and fly between the structure and the act.
But in this respect he does not differ from those explicitly designated public officials who have also been known to betray the interest committed to them instead of faithfully representing it.
But it indicates where the problem resides, whatever guise it assumes.