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John Dewey: “The greatest change, once it is accomplished, is simply the outcome of a vast series of adaptations and responsive…”

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The greatest change, once it is accomplished, is simply the outcome of a vast series of adaptations and responsive accommodations, each to its own particular situation.
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John Dewey

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Dewey reflects on how significant changes are the result of numerous adaptations to specific situations.

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