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A purpose differs from an original impulse and desire through its translation into a
plan and method of action based upon foresight of the consequences of acting
under given observed conditions in a certain way. “If wishes were horses, ...
A purpose differs from an original impulse and desire through its translation into a
plan and method of action based upon foresight of the consequences of acting
under given observed conditions in a certain way. “If wishes were horses, ...
Page 81
Overemphasis upon activity as an end, instead of upon intelligent activity, leads
to identification of freedom with immediate execution of impulses and desires.
This identification is justified by a confusion of impulse with purpose; although, ...
Overemphasis upon activity as an end, instead of upon intelligent activity, leads
to identification of freedom with immediate execution of impulses and desires.
This identification is justified by a confusion of impulse with purpose; although, ...
Page 83
The intensity of the desire measures the strength of the efforts that will be put forth
. But the wishes are empty ... Traditional education tended to ignore the
importance of personal impulse and desire as moving springs. But this is no
reason why ...
The intensity of the desire measures the strength of the efforts that will be put forth
. But the wishes are empty ... Traditional education tended to ignore the
importance of personal impulse and desire as moving springs. But this is no
reason why ...
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Contents
THE NEED OF A THEORY OF | 12 |
PERIENCE I | 16 |
CRITERIA OF EXPERIENCE | 23 |
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| Title | Experience and Education Issue 10 of The Kappa Delta Pi lecture series |
| Author | John Dewey |
| Publisher | Macmillan, 1951 |
| Length | 116 pages |
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