John Dewey: “But there is no a priori rule which can be laid down and by which when…”

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But there is no a priori rule which can be laid down and by which when it is followed a good state will be brought into existence.

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John Dewey

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Dewey argues against the existence of a universal formula for creating a good state, emphasizing the complexity of governance.

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John Dewey: “But there is no a priori rule which can be laid down and by which when it is followed a good state will be brought into…”