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John Dewey: “A man may be one thing as a church member and another thing as a member of the business community.”

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A man may be one thing as a church member and another thing as a member of the business community.
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John Dewey

Editor's note · Context

Dewey points out the differing roles individuals play in various social contexts, such as church and business.

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