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The material would have such an enormous and widespread human bearing that its bare existence would be an irresistible invitation to a presentation of it which would have a direct popular appeal.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “The material would have such an enormous and widespread human bearing that its bare existence would be an irresistible…”
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Dewey argues that the existence of relevant material invites a presentation that appeals to the public.
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