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The planets in a constellation would form a community if they were aware of the connections of the activities of each with those of the others and could use this knowledge to direct behavior.
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John Dewey
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Editor's note · Context
Dewey uses a metaphor of planets to illustrate the potential for awareness and cooperation in communities.
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