Nothing better exhibits the scope of the movement than the fact that philosophic theories of knowledge made the same appeal to the self, or ego, in the form of personal consciousness identified with mind itself, that political theory made to the natural individual, as the court of ultimate resort.
Dewey draws parallels between philosophical theories of knowledge and political theories regarding individual rights.
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But he does so only at the cost of repression of those of his potentialities which can be realized only through membership in other groups.
In short, private acts may be socially valuable both by indirect consequences and by direct intention.
In other words, every officer of the public, whether he represents it as a voter or as a stated official, has a dual capacity.
But this conclusion is an obvious invitation to trial of forces to see where superior force lies.