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John Dewey: Most persons object to having their habits unsettled, their habits of belief no less than habits of overt action.

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Most persons object to having their habits unsettled, their habits of belief no less than habits of overt action.
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John Dewey

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Dewey highlights the discomfort people feel when their established habits and beliefs are challenged.

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