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John Dewey: These modes of conjoint action and their consequences profoundly affect not only the outer habits of singular persons…

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These modes of conjoint action and their consequences profoundly affect not only the outer habits of singular persons, but their dispositions in emotion, desire, planning and valuing.
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John Dewey

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Dewey discusses how social interactions influence individual emotions and values.

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