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But, presumably, the consequences of advantage and injury do not extend beyond A and B; the activity lies between them; it is private.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “But, presumably, the consequences of advantage and injury do not extend beyond A and B; the activity lies between them…”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey emphasizes that private activities are often limited in their consequences to the individuals directly involved.
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