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John Dewey: Incidentally, the theory flattered the conceit of those nations which, being politically “advanced,” assumed that they…

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Incidentally, the theory flattered the conceit of those nations which, being politically “advanced,” assumed that they were so near the apex of evolution as to wear the crown of statehood.
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John Dewey

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Dewey highlights how certain nations' beliefs in their political advancement can lead to a misguided sense of superiority.

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