John Dewey: “The conflicting streams of social influence come to a single and…”

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The conflicting streams of social influence come to a single and conclusive issue only in personal consciousness and deed.

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John Dewey

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This quote illustrates how conflicting social influences converge in individual consciousness and actions.

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John Dewey: “The conflicting streams of social influence come to a single and conclusive issue only in personal consciousness and…”