On the record
Persons have been selected as judges, executives and administrators for reasons independent of capacity to serve public interests.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Persons have been selected as judges, executives and administrators for reasons independent of capacity to serve public…”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey argues that judges and administrators are often chosen for reasons unrelated to public service.
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