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Such phenomena as the Ku Klux and legislative activity to regulate science show that the belief in liberty of thought is still superficial.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgSuch phenomena as the Ku Klux and legislative activity to regulate science show that the belief in liberty of thought is still superficial.
Dewey critiques the superficial understanding of liberty of thought in society, highlighting ongoing issues like the Ku Klux Klan.
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