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But the war is there to show that they are as real, and to prove that they are not organized and regulated.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “But the war is there to show that they are as real, and to prove that they are not organized and regulated.”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey emphasizes the reality of societal issues highlighted by war, suggesting they require organized responses.
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