He added that while there was no longer danger that the civilized portions of humanity would be overthrown by the savage and barbarous portions, it was possible that in the bosom of civilization would be engendered the malady which would destroy it.
Dewey reflects on the potential internal threats to civilization as noted by a contemporary thinker.
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