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John Dewey: Democracy will come into its own, for democracy is a name for a life of free and enriching communion.

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Democracy will come into its own, for democracy is a name for a life of free and enriching communion.
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John Dewey

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Dewey defines democracy as a life characterized by enriching social interactions.

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