"The Pattern of Inquiry"
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It is a familiar and significant saying that a problem well-put is half-solved.
— John Dewey
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It is a familiar and significant saying that a problem well-put is half-solved." in the context of ""The Pattern of Inquiry"" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Dewey" (Quotes, Logic: Theory of Inquiry (1938))
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About John Dewey
John Dewey (October 20 1859 – June 1 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. A major figure in the Pragmatist school of American philosophy, his work has been influential in a wide range of fields.
About John Dewey
John Dewey (October 20 1859 – June 1 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. A major figure in the Pragmatist school of American philosophy, his work has been influential in a wide range of fields.
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