John Dewey: “But he does so only at the cost of repression of those of his…”

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But he does so only at the cost of repression of those of his potentialities which can be realized only through membership in other groups.

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John Dewey

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Dewey discusses the trade-offs individuals face when aligning with certain groups at the expense of other potentialities.

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John Dewey: “But he does so only at the cost of repression of those of his potentialities which can be realized only through…”