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John Dewey: “The person who holds the doctrine of “individualism” or “collectivism” has his program determined for him in advance.”

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The person who holds the doctrine of “individualism” or “collectivism” has his program determined for him in advance.
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John Dewey

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Dewey suggests that individualism or collectivism pre-determines one's program of action.

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