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John Dewey: “The sailor, miner, fisherman and farmer think, but their thoughts fall within the framework of accustomed occupations…”

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The sailor, miner, fisherman and farmer think, but their thoughts fall within the framework of accustomed occupations and relationships.
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John Dewey

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Dewey notes that the thoughts of workers are shaped by their familiar roles and relationships.

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