Association Quote by John Dewey
“Even today, in our industrial life, apart from certain values of industriousness and thrift, the intellectual and emotional reaction of the forms of human association under which the world's work is carried on receives little attention as compared with physical output.”
About This Quote
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Industrial focus on output overshadows the need for intellectual and emotional engagement in work.
In simple terms: Work neglects mind and heart.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intellectual and emotional aspects.
Themes
work
industrialization
human values
Mood
critical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- corporate culture
- team collaboration
- creative projects
Key Concepts
philosophy of education
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workplaces value ideas and feelings?
- What practices foster intellectual engagement?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures often prioritize productivity over wellbeing.
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