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We are familiar with denunciation and criticism which, however, often reveal their emotional source in their peevish and undiscriminating tone.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “We are familiar with denunciation and criticism which, however, often reveal their emotional source in their peevish and…”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey points out that criticism often stems from emotional responses rather than rational analysis.
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