John Dewey: “We are familiar with denunciation and criticism which, however, often…”

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We are familiar with denunciation and criticism which, however, often reveal their emotional source in their peevish and undiscriminating tone.

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John Dewey

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Dewey points out that criticism often stems from emotional responses rather than rational analysis.

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Extensive, enduring, intricate and serious indirect consequences of the conjoint activity of a comparatively few persons traverse the globe.

They persist as emotional cries rather than as reasoned ideas.

If one wishes to realize the distance which may lie between “facts” and the meaning of facts, let one go to the field of social discussion.

The ties which hold men together in action are numerous, tough and subtle.

John Dewey: “We are familiar with denunciation and criticism which, however, often reveal their emotional source in their peevish and…”