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John Dewey: “Faculties of effectual observation, reflection and desire are habits acquired under the influence of the culture and…”

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Faculties of effectual observation, reflection and desire are habits acquired under the influence of the culture and institutions of society, not ready-made inherent powers.
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John Dewey

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Dewey explains that our abilities to observe and reflect are shaped by societal influences rather than being innate.

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