Communication Quote by John Dewey
“Society exists through a process of transmission quite as much as biological life. This transmission occurs by means of communication of habits of doing, thinking, and feeling from the older to the younger.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experience and Education, 1938
Society transmits knowledge, habits, and values through communication across generations.
In simple terms: Culture spreads via shared habits and ideas.
Foster intergenerational dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family teaching
- school curricula
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure diverse voices are heard?
- What habits should we pass on?
Transmission can be biased or incomplete.