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John Dewey: The choice is between blind, unreasoned attack and defense on the one hand, and discriminating criticism employing…

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The choice is between blind, unreasoned attack and defense on the one hand, and discriminating criticism employing intelligent method and a conscious criterion on the other.
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John Dewey

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This quote highlights the importance of critical thinking and reasoned debate in political discourse.

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