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If the consequences appear serious, especially if they seem to be irretrievable, the public brings to bear a weight that will equalize conditions.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “If the consequences appear serious, especially if they seem to be irretrievable, the public brings to bear a weight that…”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey notes the role of public opinion in addressing serious consequences of inequalities in society.
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