John Dewey: “But, presumably, the consequences of advantage and injury do not…”

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But, presumably, the consequences of advantage and injury do not extend beyond A and B; the activity lies between them; it is private.

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John Dewey

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Dewey emphasizes that private activities are often limited in their consequences to the individuals directly involved.

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John Dewey: “But, presumably, the consequences of advantage and injury do not extend beyond A and B; the activity lies between them…”