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John Dewey: “Moreover, inquiry must be as nearly contemporaneous as possible; otherwise it is only of antiquarian interest.”

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Moreover, inquiry must be as nearly contemporaneous as possible; otherwise it is only of antiquarian interest.
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John Dewey

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Dewey emphasizes the importance of timely inquiry in understanding contemporary issues.

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