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Many persons seem to suppose that facts carry their meaning along with themselves on their face.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Many persons seem to suppose that facts carry their meaning along with themselves on their face.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects Dewey's critique of the assumption that facts inherently convey their own meanings.
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