The moment philosophy supposes it can find a final and comprehensive s…

John Dewey
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The moment philosophy supposes it can find a final and comprehensive solution, it ceases to be inquiry and becomes either apologetics or propaganda. ✨ John Dewey, Jo Ann Boydston, Ernest Nagel (2008). The Later Works, 1925-1953: 1938, p.42, SIU Press
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