On the record
The creation of adequately flexible and responsive political and legal machinery has so far been beyond the wit of man.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “The creation of adequately flexible and responsive political and legal machinery has so far been beyond the wit of man.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Dewey's belief in the ongoing challenge of creating effective political systems that can adapt to societal needs.
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